Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th Edition – "The Pink Book"
November 17, 2021
In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Public Health Foundation (PHF) is pleased to announce the release of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 14th Edition or "The Pink Book." This new edition contains updated immunization and vaccine...
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Collaborative Performance Management for Public Health: A Practical Guide
July 10, 2020
What’s hindering your organization from implementing effective performance management? While performance management can be an uncomfortable topic in public health, it doesn’t have to be. Implementing performance management is not easy, but it is necessary for organizational and systems improvement.
The...
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Be Antibiotics Aware Resources Available Through PHF's Online Store
July 10, 2018
Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and at least 23,000 die as a result. Antibiotics save lives but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance. At least 80 million antibiotic prescri...
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Solving Population Health Problems through Collaboration
March 17, 2017
More than 50 population health experts have come together to provide key insights into how to address population health issues and challenges in a collaborative way in the new book, Solving Population Health Problems through Collaboration. This work, released in March 2017, is edited by Ron Bialek,...
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Managing Disruptions and Distractions Matrix
May 4, 2016
The Managing Disruptions and Distractions Matrix can be used to maneuver constant disruptions and distractions at home and at work. Used at the beginning of each week, this tool helps to chart a course for accomplishing tasks that are important and urgent. Developed by Public Health Foundation (PHF) Senior...
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Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition “The Pink Book” E-Book
November 9, 2015
The Public Health Foundation (PHF) in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition "The Pink Book" E-Book. This resource provides the most current, comprehensive, and...
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Violence Awareness Materials from Public Health Foundation's (PHF's) Online Store
October 16, 2015
Violence in any form is a serious public health problem.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year there are over one million people that are battered, abused, and assaulted. Violence can occur among any ethnic, racial, sexual orientation, or age group.
Working togethe...
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Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition “The Pink Book”
May 11, 2015
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition, "The Pink Book," is developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and distributed exclusively by the Public Health Foundation (PHF). This edition...
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Personal Protective Equipment Resources
September 8, 2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fatalities and injuries among the nation’s workers are substantially reduced with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It is estimated that 20 million workers use PPE on a regular basis to protect themselves and others from...
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Resources from PHF’s Online Store Help to Reduce the Spread of Antibiotic Resistant Infections
July 17, 2014
Promoting Appropriate Antibiotic UseImproper use of antibiotics can cause drug-resistant bacteria, and could even lead to death. Every year, 2 million people in the United States acquire antibiotic resistant infections. To help fight this pressing public health problem, the Public Health Foundation...
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