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Colon Cancer
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In this podcast, Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC Director, discusses the decrease in childhood obesity rates and what strategies have been proven to work to help our children grow up and thrive. Created: 11/5/2013 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 3/6/2014.
Heart Disease and Stroke
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In this podcast, Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC Director, discusses the decrease in childhood obesity rates and what strategies have been proven to work to help our children grow up and thrive. Created: 9/3/2013 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 3/6/2014.
Childhood Obesity
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In this podcast, Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC Director, discusses the decrease in childhood obesity rates and what strategies have been proven to work to help our children grow up and thrive. Created: 8/6/2013 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Date Released: 3/6/2014.
Prescription Drug Overdose
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In this podcast, Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC Director, discusses the epidemic of prescription drug overdose, especially in women, and what can be done about it. Created: 7/2/2013 by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Date Released: 3/6/2014.
Antibiotic RX in Hospitals: Proceed with Caution
This podcast is based on the March 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Antibiotics save lives, but poor prescribing practices can put patients at risk for health problems. Learn how to protect patients by protecting antibiotics. Created: 3/4/2014 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 3/4/2014.
Signos Vitales de los CDC - Antibióticos recetados en los hospitales: Tenga cuidado (Antibiotic RX in Hospitals: Proceed with Caution)
Este podcast se basa en la edición de marzo del 2014 del informe Signos Vitales de los CDC. Los antibióticos salvan vidas, pero las malas prácticas al recetar medicamentos pueden poner a los pacientes en riesgo de presentar problemas de salud. Infórmese más sobre cómo proteger a los pacientes al preservar el poder de los antibióticos. Created: 3/4/2014 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 3/4/2014.
Antibiotic RX in Hospitals: Proceed with Caution PSA (:60)
This 60 second public service announcement is based on the March 2014 CDC Vital Signs report. Antibiotics save lives, but poor prescribing practices can put patients at risk for health problems. Learn how to protect patients by protecting antibiotics. Created: 3/4/2014 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 3/4/2014.
Malaria Cases in the U.S. Reach 40-Year High: Information and Guidance for Clinicians
This podcast is an overview of the Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call: Malaria Cases in the U.S. Reach 40-Year High: Information and Guidance for Clinicians. The number of malaria cases reported in the United States in 2011 was the largest since 1971, representing a 14 percent increase from 2010 and a 48 percent increase from 2008. A CDC subject matter expert describes malaria prevention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of malaria in travelers, discusses the diagnosis of malaria in patients with suspect malaria, and explains the treatment options for confirmed malaria cases. Created: 2/26/2014 by Center for Global Health (CGH); Malaria Branch; Emergency Risk Communication Branch (ERCB); Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR). Date Released: 2/26/2014.
Find TB. Treat TB. Working together to eliminate TB.
In this podcast, Dr. Sundari Mase, Medical Team Lead in the Field Services and Evaluation Branch in the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, discusses World TB Day and the 2014 theme. Created: 2/26/2014 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP). Date Released: 2/26/2014.
Detectemos la TB. Tratemos la TB. Trabajemos juntos para eliminar la TB. (Find TB. Treat TB. Working together to eliminate TB.)
Este podcast trata sobre el Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis y el tema de los CDC para el año 2014. Created: 2/26/2014 by National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP). Date Released: 2/26/2014.
Low Incidence, High Consequence Pathogens
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Dr. Stephan Monroe, a deputy director at CDC, discusses the impact of low-incidence, high-consequence pathogens globally. Created: 2/21/2014 by National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Date Released: 2/26/2014.
Using GIS Maps to Improve Diabetes Prevention in New York
This podcast features Rachael Ruberto, MPH, New York State Department of Health research scientist and lead author of PCD’s most recent Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Snapshots article. Rachael provides an overview of her article and how GIS was used for the analysis of diabetes prevention in New York. Created: 2/26/2014 by Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 2/26/2014.
Preschool Flu Prevention (A Minute of Health with CDC)
In the U.S., many young children go to day-care centers and preschools; these environments put them at higher risk for influenza. This podcast discusses the importance of getting preschool-age children vaccinated against influenza. Created: 3/6/2014 by MMWR. Date Released: 3/6/2014.
Preschool Flu Prevention (A Cup of Health with CDC)
In the U.S., many young children go to day-care centers and preschools. These environments put them at higher risk for influenza, including potential serious complications, such as hospitalization and even death. An annual flu vaccine is recommended for all children six months and older. In this podcast, Dr. Erin Kennedy discusses the importance of getting your preschooler vaccinated against influenza. Created: 3/6/2014 by MMWR. Date Released: 3/6/2014.
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