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CDC Features - High-Impact HIV Prevention

December 18, 2012 - 7:51pm
How can we better include people w/disabilities in public health? Join @CDCgov for #CDCGrandRounds webcast TODAY, 1pmE. http://t.co/VoTfJMay Grand Rounds at CDC are a forum in which experts present a series of lectures and bring ideas from diverse perspectives on a public health issue. Link - Trackbacks

Have a question for a #CDCGrandRounds presenter? Reply to this tweet or email grandrounds@cdc.gov.

December 18, 2012 - 6:57pm
Have a question for a #CDCGrandRounds presenter? Reply to this tweet or email grandrounds@cdc.gov. Have a question for a #CDCGrandRounds presenter? Reply to this tweet or email grandrounds@cdc.gov. Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Grand Rounds

December 18, 2012 - 6:55pm
Join @DrBoyleCDC live tweeting from #CDCGrandRounds on optimal quality of life for people with disabilities, 1pm EST. http://t.co/PolYIAkV 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

CDC - Grand Rounds

December 18, 2012 - 2:49am
Join the conversation 12/18 1pm EST with @DrBoyleCDC for #CDCGrandRounds: “Where in Health Is Disability?” http://t.co/q68XIPhg 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

CDC Features - Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

December 18, 2012 - 1:39am
12/21/12 is National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. Learn more about this public health concern. http://t.co/RByLUxAV On any given night, 643,000 persons were homeless in 2009. Hunger and homelessness are real public health issues, and CDC is committed to addressing these issues in our public health work. Link - Trackbacks

WaitingRoom

December 18, 2012 - 12:22am
Relay Conference Captioning available for tomorrow’s #CDCgrandrounds. To access, click http://t.co/4rrE44vp at 1pm EST. http://t.co/UHMzm6xT Once your event starts you will be automatically redirected to enter the event. If your event has started and you are not prompted to enter the event, please press the refresh button on your browser. Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Grand Rounds

December 18, 2012 - 12:22am
Relay Conference Captioning available for tomorrow’s #CDCgrandrounds. To access, click http://t.co/4rrE44vp at 1pm EST. http://t.co/UHMzm6xT 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

CDC - Grand Rounds

December 17, 2012 - 7:14pm
Don’t miss #CDCGrandRounds on public health practices & disabilities with @DrBoyleCDC live tweeting, 12/18 @ 1pm EST. http://t.co/7hgsLMcy 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

New 2011 STD Report shows #STDs threaten health of millions in U.S. http://t.co/jMFw4X5j #STDReport

December 14, 2012 - 1:48am
New 2011 STD Report shows #STDs threaten health of millions in U.S. http://t.co/jMFw4X5j #STDReport New 2011 STD Report shows #STDs threaten health of millions in U.S. http://t.co/jMFw4X5j #STDReport Link - Trackbacks

James tracks his progress & celebrates his journey in becoming a non-smoker. Watch/RT his story to encourage others: http://t.co/zJxRhrhl

December 14, 2012 - 1:01am
James tracks his progress & celebrates his journey in becoming a non-smoker. Watch/RT his story to encourage others: http://t.co/zJxRhrhl James tracks his progress & celebrates his journey in becoming a non-smoker. Watch/RT his story to encourage others: http://t.co/zJxRhrhl Link - Trackbacks

CDC: Tips from Former Smokers - James: "No, I Won't Buy You Smokes"

December 14, 2012 - 1:01am
James tracks his progress & celebrates his journey in becoming a non-smoker. Watch/RT his story to encourage others: http://t.co/zJxRhrhl You never know when a decision you make could undermine your choice to quit smoking. James describes a moment he had with his roommate after he had resolved to stop smoking cigarettes. James realized the potential for relapse, and took steps to make sure that it didn't happen. This video is part of CDC's campaign, "Tips From Former Smokers." Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=b3d29946145a1a9d5145d999f11780d820121108122157050 Link - Trackbacks

@boonsiewtan Yes, it is OK to get the 2nd – and/or 3rd -- HPV dose later (but not earlier) than recommended interval.

December 13, 2012 - 8:35pm
@boonsiewtan Yes, it is OK to get the 2nd – and/or 3rd -- HPV dose later (but not earlier) than recommended interval. @boonsiewtan Yes, it is OK to get the 2nd – and/or 3rd -- HPV dose later (but not earlier) than recommended interval. Link - Trackbacks

.@DrFriedenCDC on @CBSThisMorning: new rapid foodborne disease test good & bad - faster diagnosis, may hamper detection of outbreaks

December 13, 2012 - 7:55pm
.@DrFriedenCDC on @CBSThisMorning: new rapid foodborne disease test good & bad - faster diagnosis, may hamper detection of outbreaks .@DrFriedenCDC on @CBSThisMorning: new rapid foodborne disease test good & bad - faster diagnosis, may hamper detection of outbreaks Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Disability and Health, Overweight and Obesity - NCBDDD

December 13, 2012 - 7:40pm
Obesity = common public health concern. Affects those w/disabilities, too. Learn more at #CDCGrandRounds, Tues 1pmET. http://t.co/kIm1DlHc Skip directly to search Skip directly to A to Z list Skip directly to navigation Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Link - Trackbacks

@DrFriedenCDC scheduled to talk food safety tomorrow during 7 am hour of @CBSThisMorning.

December 13, 2012 - 2:57am
@DrFriedenCDC scheduled to talk food safety tomorrow during 7 am hour of @CBSThisMorning. @DrFriedenCDC scheduled to talk food safety tomorrow during 7 am hour of @CBSThisMorning. Link - Trackbacks

Parenthood - The Experts Speak

December 13, 2012 - 1:44am
Did you watch @NBC's "Parenthood" last night? CDC's Dr. Fairley comments on Kristina's breast #cancer diagnosis: http://t.co/rlFVsDM9 Based on the hit film, Parenthood follows the ups and downs of the very large, very colorful, and imperfect Braverman family. Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Traveling Overseas? Consider Getting Insurance.

December 13, 2012 - 12:30am
Planning international travel? Consider getting travel health and evacuation insurance. http://t.co/WJJTK6F4 If you are planning an international trip, there are 3 types of insurance you should consider: trip cancellation insurance, travel health insurance, and medical evacuation insurance. These will cover different situations and may give you financial peace of mind, as well as allowing for safe and healthy travel. Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Lead - Prevention Tips

December 12, 2012 - 10:30pm
Prevention is key! Protect your child from lead poisoning this holiday season. http://t.co/DW3P1FQs 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

CDC Features - Chickenpox Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child

December 12, 2012 - 8:30pm
Chickenpox vaccine protects your child and those who cannot get vaccinated. http://t.co/mH9RFsYk Most children with chickenpox completely recover. But it can be serious, even fatal, for babies, adolescents, and adults. Be proactive. Get vaccinated if you are not protected against chickenpox. Link - Trackbacks

RT this image if a loved one motivated you to quit #smoking. Let them know how grateful you are for the love & support. http://t.co/tgGDXoCr

December 12, 2012 - 6:49pm
RT this image if a loved one motivated you to quit #smoking. Let them know how grateful you are for the love & support. http://t.co/tgGDXoCr RT this image if a loved one motivated you to quit #smoking. Let them know how grateful you are for the love & support. http://t.co/tgGDXoCr Link - Trackbacks