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, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST https://www.cmpinc.net/2010PHGConference/savethedate.aspx https://www.cmpinc.net/2010PHGConference/savethedate.aspx December 8-10, 2010, Bethesda, MD. The event that will highlight best practices in public health genomics today while preparing for the future. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://biodefenseconference.com/ http://biodefenseconference.com/ May 3-4, 2010, Washington, DC. The conference will evaluate the state of America's biodefense readiness. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.hivatwork.org/index.htm http://www.hivatwork.org/index.htm Resources to help large and small businesses and labor unions meet the challenges of HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the community. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cdc.gov/Partners/EventsSeminars/?s_cid=ncbddd_govd_056 http://www.cdc.gov/Partners/EventsSeminars/?s_cid=ncbddd_govd_056 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://publichealth.yale.edu/phlibrary/phjournals/v2/subject/3/index.html http://publichealth.yale.edu/phlibrary/phjournals/v2/subject/3/index.html List of journals selected by librarians in the subject area of public health dentistry. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.ers.usda.gov/FoodAtlas/ http://www.ers.usda.gov/FoodAtlas/ Provides a spatial overview of a community's ability and success in accessing healthy food. Users can assemble county-level statistics on food choices, health and well-being, and community characteristics. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nphw.org/nphw10/layout_pg_facts_toolkit.htm http://www.nphw.org/nphw10/layout_pg_facts_toolkit.htm National Public Health Week is April 5-11, 2010 with a theme of "A Healthier America: One Community at a Time." The toolkit provides fact sheets, media outreach materials, suggested community events, legislative information, and resources to plan your event. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/03/20100305a.html http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/03/20100305a.html A new initiative, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, provides funding to national public or private non-profit organizations to help communities decrease smoking and obesity, increase physical activity and improve nutrition. The application deadline is April 19, 2010. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv/2010aidsrfq.html http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv/2010aidsrfq.html The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces the solicitation of quotations from organizations and libraries to design and conduct projects that will improve access to HIV/AIDS related health information for patients, the affected community, and their caregivers. Quotations are due by April 19, 2010. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Revised_Prostate_Cancer_Screening_Guidelines_What_Has--and_Hasnt--Changed.asp http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Revised_Prostate_Cancer_Screening_Guidelines_What_Has--and_Hasnt--Changed.asp The American Cancer Society (ACS) had updated its prostate cancer screening guideline and recommends that doctors more heavily involve patients in the decision of whether to get screened for prostate cancer. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/WorkshopsMeetingsConferences/ucm201102.htm http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/WorkshopsMeetingsConferences/ucm201102.htm March 30, 2010, Washington, DC. The purpose of the workshop is to inform the public about current measurements for assessing progress in food safety and associated methodological issues and to discuss potential improvements. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.sophe.org/student_health_marketing_contest.cfm http://www.sophe.org/student_health_marketing_contest.cfm The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is soliciting the development if a new and innovative marketing tool for SOPHE to reach the next generation of health educators. Submissions are due by May 1, 2010. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2010/niaid-09.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2010/niaid-09.htm Results of a clinical trial conducted in a largely self-contained religious community during the 2008-09 influenza season show that immunizing children against seasonal influenza can significantly protect unvaccinated community members against influenza as well. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) https://compx08.eventcenterlive.com/cfmx/ec/register/reg.cfm?BID=1&RegID=01FA68C7 https://compx08.eventcenterlive.com/cfmx/ec/register/reg.cfm?BID=1&RegID=01FA68C7 March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM ET. Learn how cultural competency can be the foundation for effective innovations on childhood obesity, health care access, and other health care services. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org) http://live.blueskybroadcast.com/bsb/client/CL_DEFAULT.asp?Client=446569&PCAT=1913&CAT=1913 http://live.blueskybroadcast.com/bsb/client/CL_DEFAULT.asp?Client=446569&PCAT=1913&CAT=1913 March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM PT. The webinar will discuss the successes and failures in the federal, state and local public health response to the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:43:57 EST nlmphpcustserv@mail.nlm.nih.gov (phpartners.org)