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PHGR: Where in health is disability? Public health practices to include people with disabilities

December 20, 2012 - 2:15am
We apologize for the technical difficulties during yesterday’s #CDCgrandrounds. The video & slides are now available: http://t.co/64NXMMTO Public Health Grand Rounds: Unsafe Injection Practices in the U.S. Healthcare System Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Lead - Prevention Tips

December 20, 2012 - 1:12am
Children are often exposed to lead in toys through hand to mouth contact. Check out these tips to protect your children http://t.co/C0pPWOQ2 The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is committed to the Healthy People goal of eliminating elevated blood lead levels in children by 2010. CDC continues to assist state and local childhood lead poisoning prevention programs, to provide a scientific basis for policy decisions, and to ensure that health issues are addressed in decisions about housing and the environment. Link - Trackbacks

Tobacco smoke is toxic mix of more than 7,000 chemicals & compounds, including arsenic. What's in your lungs? http://t.co/dSDPO1CC

December 19, 2012 - 10:27pm
Tobacco smoke is toxic mix of more than 7,000 chemicals & compounds, including arsenic. What's in your lungs? http://t.co/dSDPO1CC Tobacco smoke is toxic mix of more than 7,000 chemicals & compounds, including arsenic. What's in your lungs? http://t.co/dSDPO1CC Link - Trackbacks

Herbs And Empires: A Brief, Animated History Of Malaria Drugs : NPR

December 19, 2012 - 8:16pm
Check out this short video from @NPRGlobalHealth about the history of #malaria drugs: http://t.co/BrO8ABwI Gin, Jesuit priests, communist bravado — the history of malaria is littered with strange bedfellows, as our video shows. The parasite has proved to be a wily foe, frustrating human efforts to control it time and time again. Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Women's Health 2012: A Year in Review

December 19, 2012 - 1:57am
Review some of the contributions CDC made to women’s health in 2012. http://t.co/nw5c4gLw In 2012, CDC made numerous contributions to better understand, address, improve, and promote the health, safety, and quality of life of women, at all stages of life. Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Advance Care Planning: For You, For Your Family

December 19, 2012 - 12:44am
Don’t be among the 70% of Americans without an advance directive for healthcare. Do it now. http://t.co/UXpZpEge Advance care planning is not difficult but it does involve having thoughtful conversations with loved ones about your care wishes and preferences, and documenting those preferences in writing through an advance directive or living will. Link - Trackbacks

We apologize for the technical difficulties. We will post links to the presentations as soon as they are available. #cdcgrandrounds

December 18, 2012 - 11:04pm
We apologize for the technical difficulties. We will post links to the presentations as soon as they are available. #cdcgrandrounds We apologize for the technical difficulties. We will post links to the presentations as soon as they are available. #cdcgrandrounds Link - Trackbacks

CDC helping to improve awareness that disability is part of our population's profile #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:56pm
CDC helping to improve awareness that disability is part of our population's profile #CDCGrandRounds CDC helping to improve awareness that disability is part of our population's profile #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

Dr. Georges Benjamin/@PublicHealth presents: “Strengthening Accessibility in Public Health” #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:47pm
Dr. Georges Benjamin/@PublicHealth presents: “Strengthening Accessibility in Public Health” #CDCGrandRounds Dr. Georges Benjamin/@PublicHealth presents: “Strengthening Accessibility in Public Health” #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

Graham ends: “Scale up public health for people w/disabilities: collaborate, set common goals, get leadership buy-in.” #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:45pm
Graham ends: “Scale up public health for people w/disabilities: collaborate, set common goals, get leadership buy-in.” #CDCGrandRounds Graham ends: “Scale up public health for people w/disabilities: collaborate, set common goals, get leadership buy-in.” #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

.@ggondo_AmpsUSA We are having technical difficulties. We will post full presentation later this week. #CDCgrandrounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:29pm
.@ggondo_AmpsUSA We are having technical difficulties. We will post full presentation later this week. #CDCgrandrounds .@ggondo_AmpsUSA We are having technical difficulties. We will post full presentation later this week. #CDCgrandrounds Link - Trackbacks

Due to technical difficulties, #CDCGrandRounds webcast will not be available until later today.

December 18, 2012 - 10:25pm
Due to technical difficulties, #CDCGrandRounds webcast will not be available until later today. Due to technical difficulties, #CDCGrandRounds webcast will not be available until later today. Link - Trackbacks

Mitra: “Increase in fed efforts related to health since ADA in 1990 but ppl w/disabilities still have disparities in health” #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:19pm
Mitra: “Increase in fed efforts related to health since ADA in 1990 but ppl w/disabilities still have disparities in health” #CDCGrandRounds Mitra: “Increase in fed efforts related to health since ADA in 1990 but ppl w/disabilities still have disparities in health” #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

Krahn: “@CDCgov actions: Include people w/disabilities in surveys/programs/policies/communications.” #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:16pm
Krahn: “@CDCgov actions: Include people w/disabilities in surveys/programs/policies/communications.” #CDCGrandRounds Krahn: “@CDCgov actions: Include people w/disabilities in surveys/programs/policies/communications.” #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

Krahn: “The Data: 1 in 6 US adults has disability - 37.5 million ppl. 43% of that group have more than one limitation.” #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:13pm
Krahn: “The Data: 1 in 6 US adults has disability - 37.5 million ppl. 43% of that group have more than one limitation.” #CDCGrandRounds Krahn: “The Data: 1 in 6 US adults has disability - 37.5 million ppl. 43% of that group have more than one limitation.” #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

.@hollyroos Yes, we are having technical difficulties. We will post full presentation later this week. #cdcgrandrounds

December 18, 2012 - 10:07pm
.@hollyroos Yes, we are having technical difficulties. We will post full presentation later this week. #cdcgrandrounds .@hollyroos Yes, we are having technical difficulties. We will post full presentation later this week. #cdcgrandrounds Link - Trackbacks

Complete presentation will be available on CDC YouTube and #CDCGrandRounds page later this week.

December 18, 2012 - 9:55pm
Complete presentation will be available on CDC YouTube and #CDCGrandRounds page later this week. Complete presentation will be available on CDC YouTube and #CDCGrandRounds page later this week. Link - Trackbacks

If webcast becomes available, we will post the link immediately. #CDCGrandRounds

December 18, 2012 - 9:55pm
If webcast becomes available, we will post the link immediately. #CDCGrandRounds If webcast becomes available, we will post the link immediately. #CDCGrandRounds Link - Trackbacks

Due to technical difficulties, #CDCGrandRounds webcast may not be available until later today.

December 18, 2012 - 9:55pm
Due to technical difficulties, #CDCGrandRounds webcast may not be available until later today. Due to technical difficulties, #CDCGrandRounds webcast may not be available until later today. Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Grand Rounds

December 18, 2012 - 9:34pm
Watch #CDCGrandRounds on “Where in Health Is Disability?” in 30 minutes & earn CE. http://t.co/pLW3vvzC CDC: Prevention Public Health Grand Rounds - The Public Health Grand Rounds is a monthly series created to further strengthen CDC's common scientific culture and foster discussion and debate on major public health issues. Each session of the Public Health Grand Rounds will focus on key issues and challenges related to a specific health topic, including cutting-edge scientific evidence and potential impact of different interventions. The sessions will also highlight how CDC is already addressing these challenges and discuss the recommendations for future research and practice. Link - Trackbacks