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• Summertime Work and Play Precautions6/11/2019 11:37:00 AMSummer is a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors, but it's important to take simple, common-sense precautions. From information about travel vaccinations to tips to prevent insect bites, CDC has resources to help keep communities healthy and safe.
• The Practical Playbook II: Building Multisector Partnerships That Work 6/6/2019 9:11:00 AMDo you have questions about how to form or strengthen a multisector partnership to improve health in your community? Written in practical terms that will resonate with readers from any background and sector, "The Practical Playbook II: Building Multisector Partnerships That Work" shares practical advice that can be adapted and shaped to build on local strengths and respond to local needs.
• Clean Air Spaces: Indoor Air Filtration to Protect Public Health6/4/2019 10:07:00 AMThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development is hosting a web summit June 12-13 (11:30-4:00, ET each day) to share information on what we know about the effectiveness of air filtration methods to improve indoor air quality during wildland fire episodes.
• Measles Outbreak Toolkits for Healthcare Providers and Health Departments5/30/2019 9:17:00 AMFrom January 1 to May 3, 2019, 764 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 23 states. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the United States since 1994 and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. To help support communities and professionals, CDC developed one-stop-shop digital toolkits for health departments and healthcare providers with products that include accurate, science-based evidence that can help to counter misinformation in communities about measles and MMR vaccine.
• MAPP Action Cycle Webinar : Measurement and Evaluation 5/28/2019 10:13:00 AMDo you have questions about tracking progress on your community health improvement plan (CHIP)? Are you looking to evaluate the success of your collaborative network? Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-driven strategic planning process that guides community partners through the development of a CHIP. The MAPP Action Cycle links planning, implementation, and evaluation for sustained action to address strategic priorities to improve your community's health. Join the National Association of County and City Health Officials for a webinar on measuring and evaluating the MAPP Action Cycle on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 3:00-4:30 pm (EDT).

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