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CDC Winnable Battle: Foodborne Disease

Posted in: TRAIN

February 25, 2013

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has initiated an effort to achieve measurable impact quickly in select, targeted areas. CDC's Winnable Battles are public health priorities with large-scale impact on health and with known, effective strategies to address them. The public health...

Applications Open for E-Learning Institute

Posted in: TRAIN

February 15, 2013

Public Health Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (OSELS) are now accepting applications for the E-Learning Institute. This pilot of the E-Learning Institute will “focus on empowering a pilot group of 8 to...

Did you know? Spanish Language TRAIN User Quick Guide Available

Posted in: TRAIN

February 14, 2013

The TRAIN User Quick Guide is a reference for learners when assistance is needed navigating through some of TRAIN’s basic functionalities. This resource, previously only offered in English, has now been translated into Spanish to accommodate the growing number of Spanish speakers in the United States. ...

Is your organization interested in TRAIN? Monthly Demo Available

Posted in: TRAIN

February 12, 2013

TRAIN, the premier learning management system (LMS) for professionals and volunteers who protect the public’s health, would like to invite public health, workforce development, public safety, and emergency preparedness leaders to a monthly webinar demonstration on TRAIN’s functions and features as...

TRAIN Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month

Posted in: TRAIN

February 6, 2013

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month which is sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA) and aims to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. This year’s campaign, “Get a Gold Medal Smile,” aims to organize “thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care...

PHF E-News: News for Public Health (February 2013)

Posted in: PHF News

February 5, 2013

Public Health Foundation E-News News for Public Health In This Issue Celebrate 20 Years of the Council on Linkages Help Define Public Health's Role in Antibiotic Stewardship Access WIC Training Courses from USDA Through TRAIN Explore New Performance Measurement in Public Health Policy ...

Participate in National Cancer Month & World Cancer Day with TRAIN

Posted in: TRAIN

February 4, 2013

This year World Cancer Day takes place on February 4th, which is part of the month long celebration of National Cancer Prevention Month. World Cancer Day, organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (IUCC), is an opportunity to raise cancer awareness and dismiss misconceptions about the...

Council on Linkages Looks Ahead at 2013

Posted in: Council on Linkages, and Workforce Developmentby Kathleen Amos

February 1, 2013

2013 is shaping up to be another busy year for the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages). In addition to conference call and in-person Council on Linkages meetings early in the year, work will continue on many Council on Linkages initiatives, including...

Now Available: New Immunization Resources

Posted in: PHF News

February 1, 2013

The Public Health Foundation (PHF) is pleased to announce the availability of new immunization resources available through PHF’s Online Store. These resources (a prescription pad and five immunization information pads) were developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new inf...

TRAIN Celebrates American Heart Month

Posted in: TRAIN

February 1, 2013

February is American Heart Month, and, unfortunately, most of us know someone who has been affected by heart disease or stroke. As the leading cause of death in the United States, one in every three deaths is attributed to heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day.1 Additionally, heart...