CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter: November 5, 2009

A Message from the Editor

November 5, 2009

Photo: Pregnant Woman holding stomach Questions abound regarding pregnant women and flu vaccines, especially the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine. One question most-often asked is should pregnant women be vaccinated.

A new feature article, developed by CDC, helps answer this question and more. “Pregnancy and 2009 H1N1 Flu: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby” contains in-depth information as well as links to flu resources specifically geared toward pregnant women and their babies. CDC encourages its partners to share this informative article with family, friends and colleagues.

For more information on the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, contact CDC-INFO at 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), TTY: (888) 232-6348 or cdcinfo@cdc.gov.

Warm Regards,

CDC Partnerships

CDC Headlines

BET Foundation Awards Presented at CDC
The BET Foundation, in conjunction with CDC, recently honored five Atlanta-area organizations for their efficient and effective outreach efforts to improve the health and quality of life for African-American women. In 2003, the BET Foundation was created to address critical health concerns facing the African-American community by raising public awareness of the myriad of health-related challenges within the community and by promoting healthy lifestyles. >> read the full text

WebMD and CDC Focus on Flu
In collaboration with WebMD, experts from CDC will be guest blogging and helping to answer questions on WebMD's Focus on Flu blog. The blog offers recommendations ranging from who is most at risk for contracting seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu to why pregnant women should be vaccinated. >>read the full text

CDC Partner Launches Diabetes Health Information Gateway
In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), unveiled its Health Information Gateway: Diabetes (“the Gateway”), on November 3. Diabetes, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness and amputation, is currently the fifth-leading cause of death among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (AA & NHOPIs). The new online diabetes information database was developed for physicians, advocates, health educators, patients and their families who need high-quality materials in a variety of Asian and Pacific Islander languages. >>read the full text

Events and Seminars

All events and seminars listed are open to CDC's partners. For more information, contact the POC listed. >> read the full text

December 2009
15th Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference
Hosted by CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health
December 9–11

CDC Personnel

Deaths
Richard “Dick” S. Monteith, a long-time CDC employee, passed away on October 26, after a short illness.

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IN THIS ISSUE A Message from the Editor Flu Vaccines and Pregnant Women CDC Headlines BET Foundation Awards Presented at CDC WebMD and CDC Focus on Flu CDC Partner Launches Diabetes Health Information Gateway Events and Seminars December 2009 15th Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference CDC Personnel Deaths Get Informed Agencies Release Initial Drywall Findings Join CDC’s Leadership Team Vaccine Safety: FAQs Subscribe Subscribe to CDC Partnership Matters	A Message from the Editor November 5, 2009 Questions abound regarding pregnant women and flu vaccines, especially the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine. One question most-often asked is should pregnant women be vaccinated. A new feature article, developed by CDC, helps answer this question and more. “Pregnancy and 2009 H1N1 Flu: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby” contains in-depth information as well as links to flu resources specifically geared toward pregnant women and their babies. CDC encourages its partners to share this informative article with family, friends and colleagues. For more information on the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine, contact CDC-INFO at 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), TTY: (888) 232-6348 or cdcinfo@cdc.gov. Warm Regards, CDC Partnerships CDC Headlines BET Foundation Awards Presented at CDC The BET Foundation, in conjunction with CDC, recently honored five Atlanta-area organizations for their efficient and effective outreach efforts to improve the health and quality of life for African-American women. In 2003, the BET Foundation was created to address critical health concerns facing the African-American community by raising public awareness of the myriad of health-related challenges within the community and by promoting healthy lifestyles. >> read the full text WebMD and CDC Focus on Flu In collaboration with WebMD, experts from CDC will be guest blogging and helping to answer questions on WebMD's Focus on Flu blog. The blog offers recommendations ranging from who is most at risk for contracting seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu to why pregnant women should be vaccinated. >>read the full text CDC Partner Launches Diabetes Health Information Gateway In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), unveiled its Health Information Gateway: Diabetes (“the Gateway”), on November 3. Diabetes, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness and amputation, is currently the fifth-leading cause of death among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (AA & NHOPIs). The new online diabetes information database was developed for physicians, advocates, health educators, patients and their families who need high-quality materials in a variety of Asian and Pacific Islander languages. >>read the full text Events and Seminars All events and seminars listed are open to CDC's partners. For more information, contact the POC listed. >> read the full text December 2009 15th Annual Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Conference Hosted by CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health December 9–11 CDC Personnel Deaths Richard “Dick” S. Monteith, a long-time CDC employee, passed away on October 26, after a short illness. Get Informed Agencies Release Initial Drywall Findings Join CDC’s Leadership Team Vaccine Safety: FAQs Subscribe Subscribe to CDC Partnership Matters CDC Partnership Matters: Reader's Feedback The bi-weekly update is prepared by CDC's Division of Partnership and Strategic Alliances. Readers are welcome to comment by e-mail to cdcpartnerships@cdc.gov.