News and New Links for PHPartners.org http://phpartners.org/ en-us nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST http://conferences.thehillgroup.com/obssr/di2012/index.html http://conferences.thehillgroup.com/obssr/di2012/index.html March 19-20, 2012, Bethesda, MD. The goal of the conference is to facilitate growth in the research base by providing a forum for communicating and networking about the science of dissemination and implementation. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.moffitt.org/ccl http://www.moffitt.org/ccl May 17-19, 2012, Clearwater Beach, FL. The conference offers networking and learning opportunities for individuals wanting to learn more about the roles of culture, language, and literacy in cancer health disparities and in the design, implementation, and evaluation of cancer communications, programs, and educational interventions. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/mobile/Applications/CDCGeneral/promos/ipad_promo.html http://www.cdc.gov/mobile/Applications/CDCGeneral/promos/ipad_promo.html The CDC iPad application has been designed as a way for users to access health information at their fingertips. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0201_child_abuse.html http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0201_child_abuse.html The total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment (physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect) is approximately $124 billion, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.mlanet.org/education/dis/basics.html http://www.mlanet.org/education/dis/basics.html On-demand online course that provides a comprehensive overview of the essential resources needed to provide health-related information services for supporting disaster mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.health2challenge.org/health-innovations-in-commuting-challenge/ http://www.health2challenge.org/health-innovations-in-commuting-challenge/ The purpose of this challenge is to highlight the role of health data during commutes and how it may play a critical role in improving the health of commuters. Submissions are due March 5, 2012. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.iha4health.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/190/MenuGroup/_Home.htm http://www.iha4health.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/190/MenuGroup/_Home.htm May 9-11, 2012, Irvine, CA. The theme of the conference is Operational Solutions to Low Health Literacy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Living-Well-with-Chronic-Illness.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewIomReports+%28New+IOM+Reports%29&utm_content=Google+Reader http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Living-Well-with-Chronic-Illness.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewIomReports+%28New+IOM+Reports%29&utm_content=Google+Reader The report lays out a comprehensive framework intended as a guide to develop and implement cross-cutting strategies that reduce the individual and societal burdens of chronic illness by helping people with chronic illnesses live well. The IOM makes recommendations to the CDC as well as HHS on the development and support of programs to meet the health and social needs of people living with chronic illnesses. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesityinchildren.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesityinchildren.html Information for parents, consumers, and health professionals to help understand and cope with childhood obesity. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.mlanet.org/am/am2013/ http://www.mlanet.org/am/am2013/ May 3-8, 2013, Boston, MA, Opportunity to explore the global interdependency of health information at a federated international meeting incorporating the 2013 MLA Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), the International Conference of Animal Health Information Specialists (ICAHIS), and the International Clinical Librarian Conference (ICLC). Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/accreditation/preparing.cfm http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/accreditation/preparing.cfm Information and tools for local public health departments to prepare and apply for public health accreditation.. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/nic/default.htm http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/nic/default.htm March 26-28, 2012. The goals of the conference are to provide information that will help participants provide comprehensive immunization coverage for all age groups and explore innovative strategies for developing programs, policy, and research to promote immunization coverage for all age groups. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=1023223 http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=1023223 May 21-23, 2012, New Orleans, LA. This year's theme, Leveraging Public Health Institutes for Systems Change, will explore opportunities on the horizon and currently underway, for public health systems partners to utilize the broad range of capacities of the nation's public health institutes to be a catalyst for systems change. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=2316 http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=2316 A new guide out this month - Communicating Public Health Preparedness Media and Messaging Guide - is intended to help public health professionals and partners provide consistent messages and communications about the importance of public health preparedness and response. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://216.182.216.68/t4hFiles/T4hNational-Press-Release.pdf http://216.182.216.68/t4hFiles/T4hNational-Press-Release.pdf A new mobile health program - txt4health - kicks off this week and delivers personalized text messages to help people understand their risk for type 2 diabetes and better manage their health. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/NCHCMM/pastconferences.html http://www.cdc.gov/NCHCMM/pastconferences.html Presentations and materials from past National Conferences on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.academyhealth.org/Communities/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4278&navItemNumber=524 http://www.academyhealth.org/Communities/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4278&navItemNumber=524 Student Scholarships will be awarded to attend the 2012 Annual Research Meeting and the Public Health Systems Research Interest Group Annual Meeting, June 26-27, 2012 in Orlando, FL. Applications are due March 15, 2012. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.networkforphl.org/network_resources/public_health_law_conference_2012/ http://www.networkforphl.org/network_resources/public_health_law_conference_2012/ October 10-12, 2012, Atlanta, GA. The meeting will gather public health and legal experts from across the country to learn about and discuss today's critical challenges in public health law. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/42/1/1.2.full http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/42/1/1.2.full The historic 2010 health reform law designed to make health care more affordable and accessible will hang in the balance in late March, when the U.S. Supreme Court takes up questions about the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:46 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org)