Public Health
Stand STEADI: Practical Strategies for Fall Prevention
Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH, and Colleen Casey, PhD, of Oregon Health & Science University, discuss strategies to prevent falls in older adults. 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 https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/steadi/2020/25162516Eckstrom-Casey.mp4
The Gift of Surveillance
Helping countries respond to public health threats quickly and effectively is critical to preventing the spread of disease regionally and around the world. In 2018, CDC began partnerships with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Washington State University, and Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, to strengthen epidemiological surveillance for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in […]
Guatemala Veterinarians FETP
The Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) is the flagship program introduced to Central America by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). FETP graduates, also known as “Disease Detectives”, strengthen the capacity of the public health workforce to investigate and respond to disease outbreaks. Three levels of training (frontline, intermediate, and advanced) help develop […]
World Health Organization holds a news conference on coronavirus outbreak – 3/11/2020
World Health Organization officials hold a press conference Wednesday to update the public on the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 119,476 and killed at least 4,291, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic Turn to […]
CDC COVID-19 Partner Update: Planning Considerations for Events and Gatherings – June 29, 2020
Dr. Brooks will shared updates on CDC’s COVID-19 response, including the latest scientific information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. In addition, CAPT Breiding reviewed CDC’s Considerations for Events and Gatherings which is focused on what event planners, businesses and officials can do to keep their staff and attendees safe when […]
Get to Know CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program
This proven lifestyle change program can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html 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 https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/diabetestv/2017/2164216405_Get-to-Know-the-National-Diabetes-Preventio-Program_MASTER.mp4
CDC’s Injury Control Research Centers: Research in Action
CDC funds Injury Control Research Centers (ICRCs) to study ways to prevent violence and injuries and work with communities to put research findings to practice. The ICRC program includes 10 centers at universities and medical centers across the country. These centers form a national network of academic, public health, and community partners to conduct prevention […]
I Am CDC – Temeika Fairley
The “I Am CDC” video series is designed to highlight the work of staff across CDC, informing potential job applicants of the scope of the agency’s work. There are both administrative and scientific jobs included in the series. Stories also feature the satisfaction staff derive from their work, their connection to public health, and their […]
Health Impact in Central America Region
A disease threat anywhere is a disease threat everywhere. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works 24/7 around the globe to stop health threats at their source. CDC formally established the Central America Regional (CAR) office, based in Guatemala, in 2005. In addition to Guatemala, the regional office also covers Panama, Belize, El […]
Mosquito Control in Honduras
Vector-borne diseases are major causes of death and illness worldwide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works with the Honduras Ministry of Health to strengthen mosquito awareness and monitoring campaigns and their impact on local health. Video Transcript https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/video/transcripts/200409_mosquito_control_honduras.pdf Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video […]