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) Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST http://www.phf.org/news/Pages/2012_Im_Your_Community_Guide_Contest_Deadline_Extended.aspx http://www.phf.org/news/Pages/2012_Im_Your_Community_Guide_Contest_Deadline_Extended.aspx The deadline to enter the "I'm Your Community Guide!" Contest has been extended to May 31, 2012. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.astho.org/Programs/Accreditation-and-Performance/Accreditation/ http://www.astho.org/Programs/Accreditation-and-Performance/Accreditation/ ASTHO supports the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in its development of a voluntary national accreditation program for state, local, territorial, and tribal health agencies. ASTHO provides its members with technical support to become accredited and continuously improve the performance of their health agencies Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=hrtwgorlj9hc&utm_source=Upcoming+NACCHO+Webinar%3A+Accreditation+and+Emergency+Preparedness&utm_campaign=prep+webinar&utm_medium=email https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=hrtwgorlj9hc&utm_source=Upcoming+NACCHO+Webinar%3A+Accreditation+and+Emergency+Preparedness&utm_campaign=prep+webinar&utm_medium=email May 24, 2012, 2:00-3:30 PM. The webinar will discuss the connections between accreditation preparation and emergency preparedness activities in local health departments. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/a0419_healthcare_infection.html http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/a0419_healthcare_infection.html A new state-by-state breakdown of health care-associated infections shows reductions in infection rates across the country. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0509_obesity_prevention.html http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0509_obesity_prevention.html Six organizations and one person are recipients of the Pioneering Innovation Award for their work in advancing policies and environmental strategies to prevent and control obesity. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nnphi.org/uploads/media_items/cfp-states-without-a-phi.original.pdf http://www.nnphi.org/uploads/media_items/cfp-states-without-a-phi.original.pdf States currently without a Public health Institute (PHI) are eligible to apply for this opportunity. This project will fund up to two states to advance efforts to establish a PHI that meets NNPHI's definition, with an ultimate goal of improving these states' public health systems. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.apha.org/NR/rdonlyres/5EAB6916-B583-48DA-99EA-C3920ACCDEFC/0/CommunicatingPublicHealthPreparedness.pdf http://www.apha.org/NR/rdonlyres/5EAB6916-B583-48DA-99EA-C3920ACCDEFC/0/CommunicatingPublicHealthPreparedness.pdf Guide to help public health professionals and partners provide consistent messages and communications about the importance of public health preparedness and response. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.communitycommons.org/ http://www.communitycommons.org/ An interactive mapping, networking, and learning utility for the broad-based healthy, sustainable, and livable communities movement. Users have access to all kinds of tools and information. One highlight is the searchable profiles of hundreds of place-based community initiatives (multi-sector collaboratives) working towards healthy/sustainable/livable/equitable communities Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://countyhealthcalculator.org/ http://countyhealthcalculator.org/ Tool for advocates and policy makers to understand and demonstrate how education and income affect health. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.aslme.org/webinar-registration-data-surveillance-and-data-exchange-05172012 http://www.aslme.org/webinar-registration-data-surveillance-and-data-exchange-05172012 May 17, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM ET. The webinar will discuss recent developments regarding data exchange and surveillance, explore the inherent privacy issues associated with data exchange and data surveillance, and discuss using data exchange and data surveillance as a tool for comparative effectiveness. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.ahrq.gov/news/press/pr2012/qrdr11pr.htm http://www.ahrq.gov/news/press/pr2012/qrdr11pr.htm The latest National Healthcare Disparities Report released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shows that access to health care was not improving for most racial and ethnic groups in the years 2002 through 2008 leading up to enactment of the Affordable Care Act. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/workshops/ http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/workshops/ Six one-hour workshops that include lesson plans, learning objectives, talking points, hands-on activities, and handouts. The workshops are designed for community educators, health promoters, dietitians/nutritionists, cooperative extension agents, and others to teach to adults in a wide variety of community settings. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://fridayletter.asph.org/article_view.cfm?FLE_Index=18061&FL_Index=1721 http://fridayletter.asph.org/article_view.cfm?FLE_Index=18061&FL_Index=1721 ASPH is seeking comments on a draft set of critical component elements for bachelor's degrees in public health. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=62616 http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=62616 The Federal Emergency Management Agency and its partners have released the 2012 National Preparedness Report (NPR) identifying significant progress the nation has made in areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ The journal features peer-reviewed articles related to the organization, financing, and delivery of public health services; the structure, operation, and management of public health delivery systems; the application of quality improvement methods in public health settings; and/or the impact of these endeavors on population health. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ http://uknowledge.uky.edu/frontiersinphssr/ As noted on its website, this online journal features peer-reviewed articles that offer brief descriptions of preliminary findings from an ongoing or recently completed empirical study or quality improvement project that answers a question of importance regarding the organization, financing, and delivery of public health services; the structure, operation, and management of public health delivery systems; the application of quality improvement methods in public health settings; and/or the impact of these endeavors on population health. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/ http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/ The centerpiece of THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION campaign is the four-part documentary series, each featuring case studies, interviews with leading experts and individuals and their families struggling with obesity. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120509a.html http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120509a.html Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced the availability of funding for the construction and renovation of school-based health centers. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120508a.html http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/05/20120508a.html Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced the first batch of organizations for Health Care Innovation awards. Made possible by the Affordable Care Act - the awards support 26 innovative projects nationwide that will save money, deliver high quality medical care, and enhance the health care workforce. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=617fb50d5cbee0ed17add7b770d12226&tab=core&_cview=0 https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=617fb50d5cbee0ed17add7b770d12226&tab=core&_cview=0 Request for proposal to design and conduct projects that will improve access to HIV/AIDS related health information for patients, caregivers, the affected community, and the general public. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.hrsa.gov/about/jobs/internprogram.html http://www.hrsa.gov/about/jobs/internprogram.html Unfunded practicum experience for graduate and undergraduate students in good standing at schools of public health and public health programs in the United States. Public Health Interns complete a one semester rotation within one of HRSA's Bureaus or Offices. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/ http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/ June 18-20, 2012 Washington, DC. The event provides practitioners, researchers, administrators, and policy makers involved in Head Start, early childhood, childcare, health care, and administration programs the opportunity to share research that promotes positive development in young children. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://healthliteracyleadership.com/ http://healthliteracyleadership.com/ June 11-15, 2012, Boston, MA. The Health Literacy Curriculum Development and Educational Leadership Institute will support the work of health professionals and educators engaged in health literacy work to transform public health and healthcare delivery in the United States. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://healthyamericans.org/newsroom/releases/?releaseid=262 http://healthyamericans.org/newsroom/releases/?releaseid=262 The Healthy Schools Campaign and Trust for America's Health have released actionable policy recommendations focused on supporting schools in addressing health and wellness in order to improve student learning and achievement. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0510_skin_cancer.html http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0510_skin_cancer.html Young adults are increasing their risk for developing skin cancer, according to two studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Accelerating-Progress-in-Obesity-Prevention/Press-Release.aspx http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Accelerating-Progress-in-Obesity-Prevention/Press-Release.aspx A new report from the Institute of Medicine says that solving the obesity epidemic requires a comprehensive set of solutions that work together to spur across-the-board societal change. The report identifies strategies with the greatest potential to accelerate success by making healthy foods and beverages and opportunities for physical activity easy, routine, and appealing aspects of daily life. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124993.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124993.html One in six cancers worldwide is caused by preventable or treatable infections, a new study finds. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/903864562 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/903864562 May 22, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM, EDT. The webinar will discuss the increased recognition of the association between oral health and systemic health which has led to meaningful enhancements in clinical knowledge and support for public health policies that advance overall health. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124900.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124900.html Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming middle school students are more likely to be immunized than those in states without such requirements, a new study finds. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://ephinformatics.wordpress.com/ http://ephinformatics.wordpress.com/ Blog to facilitate dialogue among local public health (LHD) professionals interested in e-public health and informatics. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/informatics/index.cfm http://naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/informatics/index.cfm Information about initiatives aimed at helping local health departments advance the use of informatics at their agency. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nchec.org/ce/procal/ http://www.nchec.org/ce/procal/ List of upcoming events and self studies that provide continuing education credit hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES). Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nchec.org/news/docs/jobs.htm http://www.nchec.org/news/docs/jobs.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/trop_disease_motion_pictures.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/trop_disease_motion_pictures.html The National Library of Medicine, NIH, has produced a new digital collection, Tropical Disease Motion Pictures. The materials range from research documentaries, interviews with noted scientists, and public health education campaigns. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/lhdbudget/upload/State-level-tables-Final.pdf http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/lhdbudget/upload/State-level-tables-Final.pdf A new state-level analysis of data from NACCHO's survey of local health departments provide estimates of cuts for many states. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cvent.com/events/2012-copphi-open-forum/event-summary-387af2d6b2914804b1f55c0728f6a142.aspx http://www.cvent.com/events/2012-copphi-open-forum/event-summary-387af2d6b2914804b1f55c0728f6a142.aspx June 19-20, 2012, Portland, OR. The Open Forum Meeting is part of the Strengthening the Community of Practice for Public Health Improvement (COPPHI) that will convene leaders and practitioners representing key organizations and investments shaping quality in public health today. The registration deadline is May 21, 2012. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://ppia2012phpforum.webstarts.com/ http://ppia2012phpforum.webstarts.com/ May 27, 2012, Houston, TX. The forum intends to bring together researchers and practitioners from both Positive Psychology and Health Promotion to share knowledge and expertise, stimulate ideas and discussions, and explore the emerging interdisciplinary area, Positive Health Promotion. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.academyhealth.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=8911&navItemNumber=2035 http://www.academyhealth.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=8911&navItemNumber=2035 June 26-27, 2012, Orlando, FL. The meeting will support the generation of new knowledge and move that knowledge into action. It will address the development of rigorous research as well as PHSR's relevance through translation for policy and practice. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/roadmaps/community-grants http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/roadmaps/community-grants The Roadmaps to Health Community Grants support two-year state and local efforts among policymakers, business, education, health care, public health, and community organizations. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/LHI/submitLHIstory.aspx http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/LHI/submitLHIstory.aspx Healthy People 2020 is looking for real stories from organizations that are working on specific Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.minority.unc.edu/institute/2012/ http://www.minority.unc.edu/institute/2012/ June 5, 2012, 1:30-4:00 PM, EDT. National health equity research webcast. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/42/3/E14.full http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/42/3/E14.full Demonstrating just how deeply social media can integrate into real life, a new campaign asks youth to share information about their condom use. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/about/stayingConnected/ http://www.cdc.gov/about/stayingConnected/ Newsletter that provides regular updates about agency and program priorities and other public health initiatives important to CDC2s partners and affiliates. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.healthequity.umd.edu/events_2012_oct31.asp http://www.healthequity.umd.edu/events_2012_oct31.asp October 31 - November 3, 2012, National Harbor, MD. The Summit is organized around the core principle of integrating science, policy, and practice, and offers a forum to advance scholarship and translate new knowledge into action. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124904.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124904.html Even if the skyrocketing rates of obesity level off, 42 percent of Americans will be obese and 11 percent will be severely obese by the year 2030, a new report predicts. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=8xi32lsz2djt https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=8xi32lsz2djt May 29, 2012, 2:00-3:00 PM. This webinar is designed for board of health members, health agency staff, and tobacco control advocates working on local tobacco control policies. Presenters will discuss strategies for pursuing a tobacco control policy while facing opposition at the community level. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) https://hhs-faca.webex.com/mw0306l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=hhs-faca&service=6&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhhs-faca.webex.com%2Fec0605l%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D416335203%26siteurl%3Dhhs-faca%26%26%26 https://hhs-faca.webex.com/mw0306l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=hhs-faca&service=6&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhhs-faca.webex.com%2Fec0605l%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D416335203%26siteurl%3Dhhs-faca%26%26%26 May 29, 2012, 12:00-12:45 PM, EDT. This session will provide an overview of the Leading Health Indicator (LHI) topic, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, and highlight one program's success at reducing childhood obesity and improving children's and adolescents' physical activity and eating habits in Texas. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/42/4/1.3.full http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/42/4/1.3.full Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:55 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org)