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NACCHO Releases Preliminary Report on Budget Cuts   Friday, December 19, 2008
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) surveyed local health departments nationally in November-December 2008 to assess the impact of current economic conditions on their budgets and workforce. Preliminary data is available. Click here for the report:   http://www.naccho.org/adv...

HHSA Guidance on Stockpiling   Tuesday, December 16, 2008
HHS Releases Guidance for Use and Stockpiling of Antiviral Drugs for Pandemic Influenza Health care workers and emergency services personnel who could have direct contact with individuals who are ill during an influenza pandemic should be protected with antiviral drugs throughout the pandemic, even before these worker...

Conference Offers One-Stop for PH Professionals   Monday, December 08, 2008
The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Public Health Association, and the Indiana Mid-America Public Health Training Center are presenting a joint National Public Health Week Conference,  Building the Foundation for a Healthy Indiana.  This two-day conference is designed for professionals in loc...

Rankings Show Indiana's Decline in Public Health   Monday, December 08, 2008
America’s Health Rankings ™ , the longest running report of its kind, provides an annual analysis of national health on a state-by-state basis and ranking of the healthiest and least healthy states. The 2008 Rankings reveal the overall health of the U.S. population has not improved for the fourth year in a row. C...

INFluence Mini-Grants Still Available   Tuesday, December 02, 2008
INFluence Mini-Grants still available through the Office of Women’s Health at the Indiana State Department of Health…Apply Today!   The Office of Women’s Health (OWH) at the Indiana State Department of Health has funding available for the planning and implementation of local INFluence events.    INFl...

New ITPC Newsletter Available   Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Click here for the newest ITPC issue:  Fall_ISSUEVOL2.pdf

IRHA Accepting Proposals and Exhibitors   Tuesday, December 02, 2008
This is a reminder that the 12 th Annual Indiana Rural Health Association Conference will be held on June 10, and 11, 2009, with pre-Conference sessions scheduled for June 9, 2009.  The event will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott East.    Speaker proposals are due on December 19, 2008.  For y...

Celebrate Public Health Thank You Day on 11/24   Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Celebrate Public Health Thank You Day on November 24, 2008 In partnership with Research!America, ASPH is celebrating National Public Health Thank You Day on Monday, November 24. On that day, during the week of Thanksgiving, remember the public health heroes who work every day to protect our health. From the ord...

New Issue of "News You Can Use" by IRHA is Now Ava   Tuesday, November 18, 2008
November's "News You Can Use" from the Indiana Rural Health Association is now available.  Click here for this issue:  News%20You%20Can%20Use%20111208.pdf

ISDH, IPHA, and IN MAPHTC Announce Joint Conferenc   Friday, November 14, 2008
ISDH, IPHA, and IN MAPHTC Announce Joint Conference November 14, 2008 The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Public Health Association, and Indiana Mid-America Public Health Training Center will be hosting a joint National Public Health Week Conference on April 7-8, 2009.  The conference will be held in t...

Slightly Lower Adult Smoking Rates   Thursday, November 13, 2008
Slightly Lower Adult Smoking Rates Smoking in the United States Causes 443,000 Deaths Annually and Costs $193 Billion As Nation Observes Great American Smokeout For Immediate Release: November 13, 2008 Contact: Office of Smoking & Health (770) 488-5493 Versión en español --> Fewer U.S. ad...

FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn   Wednesday, November 05, 2008
FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled ReliOn Insulin Syringes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals and patients that Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic...

Swanson Named Chair of IU School of Medicine Depar   Monday, November 03, 2008
Swanson Named Chair of IU School of Medicine Department of Public Health G. Marie Swanson, PhD, MPH, has been named chair of the IU Department of Public Health by IUSM Dean Craig Brater. A professor of public health, Dr. Swanson has served as an associate chair of the department since she joined the IUSM faculty in Au...

New Cases of Diagnosed Diabetes on the Rise   Friday, October 31, 2008
The rate of new cases of diagnosed diabetes rose by more than 90 percent among adults over the last 10 years, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . The data, published in CDC′s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report , show that in the past decade, the incidence (new cases) of di...

Win a Year of Free Training   Wednesday, October 29, 2008
We are preparing for our 2009 course offerings and need your help!  As you know, IN MAPHTC strives to offer relevant, reliable, and pratical continuing education opportunties for all professionals in public health.  With the collaboration of our multi-agency Advisory Board*, we are ready to plan a g...

Become a BodyWorks Trainer!   Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Become a BodyWorks Trainer! Choose from ONE of the following three dates and locations: • Friday, November 7: Peru/Miami County, PU Extension Office, 1029 W. 200 N. • Tuesday, November 18: Paoli/Orange County, Fairgrounds Community Center, 1075 North Sandy Hook Road • Wednesday, November 19: Ind...

75 Percent of Community Healthcare Centers Report   Friday, October 24, 2008
75 Percent of Community Healthcare Centers Report Patients Experience Barriers to Care Due to Citizenship Documentation Requirements Medicaid documentation requirements enacted by Congress in 2006 continue to present serious, ongoing problems for health centers and their patients, according to a new analysis issued...

Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in   Wednesday, October 22, 2008
On Oct. 8, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement that supports recent voluntary actions by many drug manufacturers regarding the use of nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products in children. The voluntary actions announced by the Consumer Healthcare Products Associatio...

Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You   Friday, October 17, 2008
Every year, the approach of Halloween heightens fears at FDA that consumers will harm their eyes with unapproved decorative contact lenses. These are lenses that some people use to temporarily change their eye color or to make their eyes look weird—perhaps giving them an "eye-of-the-tiger" look. "Although unauthorized...

FDA Creates Web Page with Drug Safety Information   Thursday, October 16, 2008
FDA Creates Web Page with Drug Safety Information for Patients, Health Care Professionals Consolidates information in one access point Consumers and health care professionals can now go to a single page on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Web site to find a wide variety of safety information about prescription...

FDA Launches Food Defense Awareness Training Kit f   Thursday, October 16, 2008
FDA Launches Food Defense Awareness Training Kit for Employees in the Food Industry FIRST tool kit teaches how to reduce the risks of food contamination Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched its f...

Bike Lane Kick Off on Oct. 15   Friday, October 10, 2008
The highly-anticipated start of the bike lane striping for New York and Michigan Streets will kick-off with an event next Wednesday, 10/15, at 9:30 AM .  Mayor Greg Ballard will speak about the future of bicycling in Indianapolis.  Please join your Health by Design friends in the triangular park formed by the...

ITPC's Fall Newsletter Available   Thursday, October 09, 2008
ITPC's Fall BreathIn is now available! Fall_ISSUE__08.pdf

INfluence Mini-Grants Available   Thursday, October 09, 2008
The Office of Women’s Health at the Indiana State Department of Health Announces the 2008-2009 INFluence Mini-Grant Program   The Office of Women’s Health (OWH) at the Indiana State Department of Health has funding available for the planning and implementation of local INFluence events.    INFluence...

IU Center for Health Policy to host gubernatorial   Tuesday, October 07, 2008
IU Center for Health Policy to host gubernatorial candidates' forum on health care Voters are invited to learn the Indiana gubernatorial candidates' positions on health care and health policy at a forum hosted by public policy educators and students at IUPUI. The forum is set for 4 p.m. on Monday, Octob...

It's Time to Get Smart about the Use of Antibiotic   Monday, October 06, 2008
CDC campaign aims to draw attention to the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance What do sinusitis, most sore throats, bronchitis, runny noses and the regular cold have in common? They are upper respiratory tract infections usually caused by viruses that can′t be cured with antibiotics. Yet, each year, health car...

HHS Announces New Steps in Anthrax Preparedness   Monday, October 06, 2008
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced two new actions in the department’s ongoing activities to bolster the nation’s preparedness for a potential outdoor anthrax attack.  In development since March of this year, the steps being implemented today build upon more than a decade of preparedness efforts across HHS...

FDA Clears New CDC Test to Detect Human Influenza   Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared a new test developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to diagnose human influenza infections and the highly pathogenic influenza A (H5N1) viruses. The device, called the Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Detection and Characteri...

Otis R, Bowen, M.D. Recognized by IU   Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Otis R. Bowen, M.D. ’42, smiles and shakes hands with faculty and staff as he passes through the halls of the Department of Family Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. It’s been nearly 23 years since Bowen last reported to work here, but nearly everyone – young and old – recognizes him and steps forwa...

Programs Help Obese Children Manage Their Weight   Monday, September 29, 2008
Obese school-age kids and teens can lose weight or prevent further weight gain if they participate in medium- to high-intensity behavioral management programs, according to a new report released today by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Children in the medium- to high-intensity behavioral management pr...

CDC Presentation focuses on Harm of MCH Research   Friday, September 26, 2008
The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH Epi) Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be hosting a Grand Round Presentation titled "Analysis, Professional Reward and Integrity: How MCH Epi Research Can Harm the Health of Women and Children" on Wednesday, October 1 from 2-3 p.m. (Eastern)....

World Rabies Day Sept. 28   Wednesday, September 24, 2008
World Rabies Day 2008: Awareness is the Best Defense against Rabies   The world is again joining together on September 28 th to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention.   Rabies is the oldest and deadliest disease known to mankind.   Led by the Alliance for Rabies...

Sesame Street Helps Prepare Families for Emergency   Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sesame Street’s Rosita And Friends Recognize National Preparedness Month By Helping Families Get Ready For Emergencies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.  Washington , D.C. , September 17, 2008 –As parts of the United States try to recover from the impact of Hurricane Ike, it’s clear that natural disasters are unavoidable. Wh...

Person Centered Care   Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Yesterday's event is online today. Watch the Video and view the Slides online at your own pace, at your own time, at your convenience. We apologize for the problems during the live Webstreaming. A faulty connector in a audio cable was identified as the source of the trouble and has been replaced. Check out the program...

MPH Degree Info Session Announced   Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Are you interested in learning more about the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program or Graduate Certificate in Public Health? You are invited to attend an information session to learn about the educational programs offered in the IU School of Medicine Department of Public Health. Faculty, staff, and students will be...

DR. JUDITH MONROE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIA   Thursday, September 11, 2008
DR. JUDITH MONROE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS   (Sacramento, California) September 11, 2008 - Indiana State Health Commissioner Judith A. Monroe, M.D., was elected president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in a unanimous vote...

Most U.S. Parents are Vaccinating   Thursday, September 04, 2008
Most U.S. Parents are Vaccinating According to New CDC Survey Vaccine Coverage Rates for Children Remain High Embargoed Until 12 p.m. ET: September 4, 2008 Contact: CDC Division of Media Relations , Phone: 404-639-3286 The vast majority of the nation′s parents are having their children get recommended vaccinations...

ITPC Releases New Publication   Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Fresh Talk is a new quarterly publication by ITPC.  Click here to see the first issue:  fresh_talk_august_08.pdf

ITPC Newsletter Available   Thursday, August 28, 2008
Click here for ITPC's most current newsletter:  SUMMER_ISSUE_VOL2_08.pdf

MAPHTC Fall Schedule Announced   Tuesday, August 26, 2008
MAPHTC's Fall/Winter 2008 Live Course schedule is now available!  A variety of courses will be offered, including monthly Public Health Cafes and in-depth workshops. To see the full catalog, click here:  fw2008 catalog.pdf

DHS's Ready Campaign Urges Americans to Prepare   Tuesday, August 26, 2008
DHS' READY CAMPAIGN AND 2,700+ COALITION MEMBERS URGE AMERICANS TO PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES DURING FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH   WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign ( www.ready.gov ) is sponsoring the fifth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September with...

Free Tobacco Cessation Counseling for IUPUI Studen   Monday, August 04, 2008
The Office of Dental Education at the IU School of Dentistry has begun to offer free tobacco cessation counseling to IUPUI students.    Free individualized counseling sessions are available.  For more information, visit www.iusd.iupui.edu/TCBC_Site  or contact Cindy Budyn, program coordinator a...

National Scorecard on Health System Finds No Impr   Tuesday, July 29, 2008
From the Commonweath Fund New York, NY, July 17th, 2008— A new national scorecard from The Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System finds that the U.S. health care system has failed to improve overall and that scores on access have declined significantly since the first national scorecard in 200...

RFP for CDC Rape Prevention & Education Available   Friday, June 13, 2008
The Request for Proposals (RFP) and supporting documents for fiscal year 2009 CDC Rape Prevention and Education funding are now posted on the Office of Women’s Health website.   You may access the RFP and supporting documents at the following link:   http://www.in.gov/isdh/1 8061.htm   Please pass al...

Flood Resources Available   Friday, June 13, 2008
From Peggy Richwine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library at the IU School of Medicine: A collection of websites with information for “After the Flood”. Is at http://iaims.medicine.iu.edu/index.php   The links at this site: Links for Physicians http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/pdf/dguidelines.pdf Guidelines...

Food Safety Presentations now available   Monday, June 09, 2008
Achieving Food Safety and Defense Results Inspect it, Assess it, Improve it Presentations and videos of Indiana State Department of Health’s 4th bi-annual Food Safety and Defense Symposium hosted by the Food Protection Program and co-sponsored by the Indiana Environmental Health Association (IEHA) and the Mid-Ame...

New Online Courses Launched by Tulane and UAB   Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Tulane University and University of Alabama Birmingham have launched several new online courses.  The courses are self paced and free of charge. Courses include: Vectors of Disease in Disasters This course consists of two parts.  Part one will discuss vectors of health importance in a disaster.  This pa...

RWJ Foundation Awards Grants, Including IN   Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Advancing Accreditation and Quality Improvement in Public Health Agencies Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards Third Round of Grants to Improve the Quality of Public Health   PRINCETON, NJ. MAY 20, 2008 - Sixteen states have been selected to lead a national initiative to advance accreditation efforts and q...

Presenter Request for Cultural Competency Training   Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Minority Health Coalition of Marion County will be hosting a provider training on Cultural Competencies in Brownsburg, IN, on June 20.  A Call for Presenters has been issued.  Please see the document below for more information. Hend Cty Cult Comp Training Presenter Guidelines 5-08.doc

IDHS appeals FEMA Denial   Tuesday, April 22, 2008
IDHS appeals FEMA denial for Northern Indiana public assistance   INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2008) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) today sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appealing a decision to deny federal assistance for county governments in northern Indiana d...

Public Health and Medicine Summit Announced   Friday, April 18, 2008
1 st Annual Public Health and Medicine Summit June 3-4, 2008 The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is hosting the 1 st Public Health and Medicine Summit June 3-4, 2008 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, Indianapolis International Airport location. The Public Health and Medicine Summit will bring together the Public Hea...

Report on Workforce Training   Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Public Health Workforce Shortages Imperil Nation's Health Center for Studying Health System Change Research Brief No. 4 April 16, 2008 Debra A. Draper, Robert E. Hurley, Johanna Lauer After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, interest in the state of America’s public health system spiked, especially related to emergency pr...

Conference Offers One-Stop for PH Professionals
The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Public Health Association, and the Indiana Mid-Ameri...

Monday, December 08, 2008

NACCHO Releases Preliminary Report on Budget Cuts
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) surveyed local health departme...

Friday, December 19, 2008

HHSA Guidance on Stockpiling
HHS Releases Guidance for Use and Stockpiling of Antiviral Drugs for Pandemic Influenza Health care...

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Conference Offers One-Stop for PH Professionals
The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Public Health Association, and the Indiana Mid-Ameri...

Monday, December 08, 2008

Rankings Show Indiana's Decline in Public Health
America’s Health Rankings ™ , the longest running report of its kind, provides an annual analy...

Monday, December 08, 2008