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David Fredenburg, MD, MPH, FAAPAssistant Professor/Medical DirectorMasters in Physician Assistant Studies ProgramMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesManchester, NH National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), in partnership with health departments, national immunization partners, and the C...

Parent, Partner, Change Agent: Cassandra Grantham, MA

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March 24, 2016

Cassandra Grantham, MADirector, Child Health and Raising Readers, Community Health ImprovementMaineHealthPortland, MENational Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), in partnership with health departments, national immunization partners, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), takes place ...

Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention

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February 24, 2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dating violence can happen to teens in a romantic or sexual relationship anytime, anywhere. However, it doesn’t have to happen at all. A healthy relationship is built on respect and is free of violence. In 2013: 21% of girls and 10%...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (May 2015)

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May 7, 2015

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue 2015 Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition "The Pink Book" Now Available Why are They Stomping in Frederick, MD? Veterans Health Administration TRAIN Portal Launches 2014 Core Co...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (March 2015)

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March 31, 2015

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue PHF and ACHI Partner to Support Hospital Population Health Improvement Efforts Training for Results: Preparedness and Emergency Response Core Competency-Based Training (Webinar) New Resources Available to Supp...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (February 2015)

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March 3, 2015

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue Searching for Public Health Improvement Resources? Create More Effective Teams with the Teams Toolbox Webinar: Explore the New National Preparedness Training Plan Help End Violence in Your Community Quick Links t...

The Outbreak in Our Closet

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February 10, 2015

There is a lethal outbreak sweeping our nation. For decades, this contagion has spread through every aspect of American society – moving stealthily across genders, generations, races, ethnic groups, and socio-economic statuses. However, almost daily, national news headlines are exposing some of the...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (December 2014)

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December 10, 2014

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue Learn More about Academic Health Departments from the AHD Learning Community Get Technical Assistance through New Grant Programs CDC Taps TRAIN to Help Prepare Health Workers to Respond to Ebola New Resources Availab...

HOTP October 2014: Resources to Support Antibiotic Stewardship

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October 24, 2014

Public Health Foundation's Hot off the Press Get Smart About Antibiotics Week November 17-23, 2014 President Obama recently issued an executive order to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the United States. In an effort to support antibiotic stewardship, the Public Health Foundation (PH...

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

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October 17, 2014

Each year antibiotics save millions of lives. However, the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria represents a serious threat to the public's health and the economy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that annually in the United States, antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause...