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World Rabies Day 2010

In this podcast, Dr. Charles Rupprecht, Chief of the CDC's Rabies Program, discusses rabies in the United States and globally.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 27 Jul 2010 | 3:20 pm

In this video, Dr. Ann Albright, director of CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, and Dr. Edward Gregg, chief of the division's Epidemiology and Statistics Branch, discuss who is at high risk for type 2 diabetes and what lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the disease.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 14 Jun 2010 | 9:00 am

Institute of Medicine’s Report on Viral Hepatitis

In this podcast, Dr. John Ward, Director of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis, discusses the 2010 report, Hepatitis and Liver Cancer: A National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C, from the Institute of Medicine.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 18 May 2010 | 8:00 pm

Hepatitis in the United States

In this podcast, Dr. John Ward, Director of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis, discusses the different types of viral hepatitis and how they can be prevented. He also describes how hepatitis is transmitted and treated.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 18 May 2010 | 8:00 pm

Get Tested. Make it Contagious.

This podcast is part of the "Get Tested. Make it Contagious" campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and increase testing among college students.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 May 2010 | 11:25 am

Mental Health of Survivors of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake Living in the United States

Thousands of survivors of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake are currently living in the United States. This podcast features a brief non-disease-specific interview with Dr. Marc Safran, CDC's longest serving psychiatrist, about a few of the mental health challenges such survivors may face.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2010 | 8:30 am

Hand Hygiene Saves Lives: Patient Admission Video (Short Version)

This podcast is for hospital patients and visitors. It emphasizes two key points to help prevent infections: the importance of practicing hand hygiene while in the hospital, and that it's appropriate to ask or remind healthcare providers to practice hand hygiene.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 26 Apr 2010 | 2:00 pm

Feeding Health: Thoughts on Healthy Food for a Healthy Planet

In this podcast, Food Rules author Michael Pollan discusses American food culture and gives his thoughts on how food can impact human and environmental health.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:01 pm

Feeding Health: Michael Pollan on Improving Public Health through the Food Systems

In this podcast, author Michael Pollan discusses his March 2009 visit to CDC and offers his thoughts on the intersection between the government, the food systems, and public health.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Apr 2010 | 3:00 pm

Binge Drinking

This podcast explores the health risks of binge drinking and discusses effective community strategies to prevent it.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Apr 2010 | 9:00 am

Update on HPV Vaccine Recommendations for Pre-teens

In this podcast, Dr. Melinda Wharton discusses the differences between the two HPV vaccines licensed by the FDA and CDC recommendations for the vaccination of pre-teen girls and boys.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Apr 2010 | 1:02 pm

Know the Facts: Understand Concussion

This podcast discusses concussions and provides information to help people better understand concussion.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 17 Mar 2010 | 1:02 pm

What You Need to Know About Concussion

This podcast provides the essential facts about concussions and describes symptoms, danger signs, and ways to recover and heal after a concussion.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 17 Mar 2010 | 1:01 pm

Taking Care After A Concussion

This podcast describes how to take care of yourself after a concussion, including proper recognition and response recommendations.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 17 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

Overview - Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos

This video, produced by Be Smart. Be Well., raises awareness of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): 1) What are they? 2) Why they matter? and, 3) What can I do about them? Footage courtesy of Be Smart. Be Well., featuring CDC's Dr. John Douglas, Division of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Mar 2010 | 11:25 am

Street Stories - Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Mar 2010 | 11:24 am

What Is It? - Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Mar 2010 | 11:23 am

What Can I Do About It? - Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Mar 2010 | 11:22 am

Molly's Story - Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Mar 2010 | 11:21 am

Ida's Story - Be Smart. Be Well. STD Videos

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Mar 2010 | 11:20 am

Happy Handwashing Song

This song (sung to the tune of Happy Birthday) encourages kids to wash their hands with soap and water to keep germs away. The song is sung twice through, the recommended length of time to wash hands. Sing along!

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 25 Feb 2010 | 10:25 am

Take Care of Yourself After an Amputation or Other Surgery

This podcast provides health information for amputees on how to take care of yourself after an amputation or other surgery.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 18 Feb 2010 | 8:01 am

Taking Care of Your New Arm or Leg After an Amputation

This podcast provides health information on taking care of a new arm or leg after an amputation.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 18 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

Salmonella Infection and Water Frogs

This podcast, featuring lead investigator Shauna Mettee, discusses the first known outbreak of Salmonella in people due to contact with water frogs.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 12 Jan 2010 | 12:00 pm

Tracks: National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Announces New State Grantees

This podcast, featuring Dr. Judith Qualters, Chief of the Environmental Public Health Tracking Branch, announces the six new state grantees added to the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network). It details how this expansion will improve the Tracking Network and other ways the network is expanding.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 Jan 2010 | 4:00 pm

Deck Yourself with Flu Protection Song

This song (sung to the tune of Deck the Halls) describes actions you can take to protect yourself and others from the flu. Sing along!

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 22 Dec 2009 | 6:50 am

Tracks: The New York City Rat Information Portal

This podcast, featuring Daniel Kass, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Health for the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, provides information about the NYC Rat Information Portal. It details the background and uses of the Rat Portal, as well as next steps for the NYC Environmental Public Health Tracking Program.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Dec 2009 | 9:10 am

I Never Get The Flu

If you think 2009 H1N1 flu can't affect you, your family, or your friends—think again. Take 60 seconds to watch this reminder on why vaccination is so important. All of the excuses any of us make don't stand a chance against this serious disease.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Dec 2009 | 12:00 pm

2009 H1N1 Information for Parents who have Children with High-Risk Medical Conditions

This podcast, intended for parents, discusses high-risk medical conditions that put children at risk for flu complications and how to protect children from the flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Mixing Tamiflu® with Sweet Liquids

If your doctor prescribes Tamiflu® capsules for your child and your child cannot swallow them, this podcast describes how to mix the contents of the capsules with a sweet thick liquid so they can be given that way.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 16 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Coping with Traumatic Events

Tragedies affect all of us in different ways. Some people might react to the stress immediately, while others may not experience stress until later.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 10 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm

H1N1 Flu Vaccine – Why the Delay?

This short podcast will help you understand how flu vaccines are made, why manufacturing and shipping vaccine take so long, and how you can find flu vaccines near you.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

Influenza Round Table: Antiviral Drugs

In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee explains the nature of antiviral drugs and how they are used.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

Influenza Round Table: Don't Get, Don't Spread

In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to keep from getting the flu and spreading it to others.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

Influenza Round Table: Warning Signs

In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes the main symptoms of flu, including the new H1N1 flu, and when it is serious enough to seek medical help.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

Influenza Round Table: Take Three

In this podcast, Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to keep from getting the flu and spreading it to others by taking these three steps.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 3 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am

Stay Healthy With Elmo

In this podcast, Elmo teaches kids the basics of staying healthy.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Oct 2009 | 5:04 pm

Learn How to Sneeze With Elmo

In this podcast, Elmo teaches kids how to sneeze to avoid spreading germs.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Oct 2009 | 5:03 pm

Wash Your Hands With Elmo

In this podcast, Elmo encourages kids to wash their hands to stay healthy.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Oct 2009 | 5:02 pm

Learn to Cough or Sneeze With Elmo

In this podcast, Elmo teaches kids how to cough or sneeze to avoid spreading germs.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Oct 2009 | 5:01 pm

Five Tips for a Safer and Healthier Life

This podcast focuses on five simple steps you can take to live a safer, healthier life.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm

Take Three Actions to Fight Flu

This podcast explains how vaccination, everyday preventive actions, and the correct use of antiviral drugs can help you fight both seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pm

A Time To Act

This podcast reviews the steps you can take to keep your family safe in case of a home fire.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 5 Oct 2009 | 11:15 am

Parents Are the Key—Help Protect Your Teen Driver

In this interview-style podcast, Arlene Greenspan, PhD, shares information about CDC's pilot communications campaign - "Parents Are the Key" - to promote safe teen driving.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 30 Sep 2009 | 4:00 pm

Los padres son la clave: ayude proteger a su adolescente que está empezando a manejar (Parents Are the Key—Help Protect Your Teen Driver)

En esta entrevista, Arleen Greenspan, PhD., nos brinda información sobre la campaña de comunicación piloto, Los padres son la clave, cuyo objetivo es promover la seguridad de los adolescentes al conducir.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 30 Sep 2009 | 4:00 pm

Snort Sniffle Sneeze: No Antibiotics Please

Antibiotics aren't always the answer for sneezes or sore throats. This podcast discusses ways to feel better without antibiotics.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Sep 2009 | 9:00 am

Shepard Award Winners, Part 3: Dr. Larissa Roux

This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Larissa Roux, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 22 Sep 2009 | 11:40 am

Teen Vaccination Coverage Increasing

Vaccination coverage among adolescents is on the rise, but there is room for improvement. Dr. Melinda Wharton of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases discusses results from the most recent National Immunization Survey of vaccination rates for teens aged 13 to 17 years.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Sep 2009 | 1:00 pm

CDC Tracking Network: Working Towards a Healthier Planet for Healthy People

This is an engaging video podcast geared to raise awareness of environmental public health and our nation's need for the Tracking Network.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 14 Sep 2009 | 1:10 pm

World Heart Day

For World Heart Day, learn more about what heart-healthy steps you can take in the workplace.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:00 pm

National Cholesterol Education Month

Do you know your cholesterol numbers? Your doctor can do a simple test to check your cholesterol levels and help you make choices that lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Sep 2009 | 3:00 pm

Novel H1N1 Flu and HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents

In this podcast, Dr. John Brooks, of CDC's HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, discusses CDC's Interim Guidance for HIV-infected adults and adolescents regarding the novel H1N1 flu virus. He explains that while HIV-infected individuals may experience more severe complications of the H1N1 virus, the information available so far doesn't seem to indicate that people living with HIV infection are at greater risk of getting the novel H1N1 flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Sep 2009 | 3:00 pm

Seasonal Influenza 2009-2010: ACIP Vaccination Recommendations

In this podcast, Dr. Tony Fiore discusses who should be vaccinated against seasonal flu during the 2009-2010 season. He explains who is at risk for severe illness from the flu and discusses the benefits of vaccination.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Sep 2009 | 1:00 pm

Pharmacists Can Make the Difference

In this podcast, a pharmacist counsels a frustrated mother about appropriate antibiotic use and symptomatic relief options for her son's cold.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Sep 2009 | 9:00 am

2009 H1N1 ACIP Vaccination Recommendations

In this podcast, Dr. Tony Fiore discusses who should be vaccinated against 2009 H1N1 flu during the 2009-2010 season. He explains the target groups for vaccination, and how these groups differ from those recommended for seasonal flu vaccination.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Sep 2009 | 9:00 am

Injury Prevention Research

Research provides the knowledge that we need to understand what is possible, what is not, and the best way to proceed in our intervention efforts.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 1 Sep 2009 | 1:00 pm

Vaccination Rates Remain High

Dr. Melinda Wharton of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases discusses results from the most recent National Immunization Survey, which indicates that vaccination rates for children aged less than three years remain stable at high levels.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Aug 2009 | 10:40 am

The Story of Iyal

In this podcast, a mother tells her compelling story about a family living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 24 Aug 2009 | 12:55 pm

Consejos para los adolescentes latinos que adoptan ambas culturas (Tips for Latino teens)

Podcast para los adolescentes latinos: Este podcast ofrece consejos útiles a los adolescentes latinos sobre cómo encontrar un equilibrio entre su cultura de origen y la cultura estadounidense, con el fin de disfrutar de una vida más feliz y saludable.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Aug 2009 | 3:15 pm

Los adolescentes latinos son más felices y saludables si sus familias adoptan ambas culturas (Latino teens happier, healthier)

Podcast para los padres latinos: Este podcast proporciona sugerencias a los padres de adolescentes latinos sobre lo que pueden hacer para ayudar a sus hijos a tener una vida más feliz y saludable.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Aug 2009 | 3:14 pm

Have You Heard?

Pre-teens, adolescents, and college freshmen who live in dorms are at an increased risk for meningococcal disease. This podcast discusses routine vaccination recommendations for 11-18 year olds.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 12 Aug 2009 | 9:00 am

Tracks: A National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network Overview

In this podcast, Dr. Mike McGeehin, Director of CDC's Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, provides an overview of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network. It highlights the Tracking Network's goal, how it will improve public health, its audience, and much more.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 4 Aug 2009 | 8:12 am

Parents, School Success, and Health

In this podcast, Dr. William Jeynes, CDC Parenting Speaker Series guest, discusses the importance of parental involvement in children's academic success and lifelong health.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 3 Aug 2009 | 11:25 am

Shepard Award Winners, Part 2: Dr. Tracie Williams

This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Tracie Williams, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Jul 2009 | 9:25 am

Shepard Award Winners, Part 1: Dr. Stephen Thacker

This podcast highlights the accomplishments of Dr. Stephen Thacker, recipient of the prestigious 2009 CDC Charles C. Shepard Award.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 22 Jul 2009 | 1:35 pm

Tracks: EPHT Massachusetts Case Study

This podcast highlights the Massachusetts Environmental Public Health Tracking Network and features commentary from Massachusetts Department of Public Health Associate Health Commissioner Suzanne Condon.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 20 Jul 2009 | 7:35 pm

Tracks: Working with Partners to Achieve Success

This podcast explores the partnerships that played a crucial role in building the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 20 Jul 2009 | 7:30 pm

Finding A Balance

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about FINDING A BALANCE through healthy eating and physical activity.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Jul 2009 | 4:06 pm

Novel H1N1 Flu and Camp

This podcast gives tips to stay healthy and help prevent infection with novel H1N1 flu if your child or someone you know is going to camp.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 30 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Advances in Crash Response

In this podcast, Dr. Richard C. Hunt, Director of CDC's Division of Injury Response, provides an overview on the benefits of using an Advanced Automatic Collision Notification system, or AACN, to help with emergency triage of people injured in vehicle crashes.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Jun 2009 | 1:10 pm

E. Coli Outbreak and Raw Cookie Dough (June 24, 2009)

This CDC podcast provides information about the June 2009 E. coli outbreak related to raw cookie dough, including ways to protect yourself.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 24 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Behind the Scenes: CDC Emergency Operations Center

In this podcast, you can take a tour of CDC's command center for emergency responses to domestic and international public health threats.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. Pamela.

This podcast showcases Pamela, a woman living with HIV, as she tells her story.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. Denise.

This podcast showcases Denise, a woman living with HIV, as she tells her story.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. ODell.

This podcast showcases ODell, a man living with HIV, as he tells his story.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Voices of Experience: Living with HIV. Doug.

This podcast showcases Doug, a man living with HIV, as he tells his story.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Living with HIV: Patients Perspective

This podcast showcases three people who are living with HIV. The patients share their experiences of being diagnosed with HIV, of the treatments they are undergoing, and on taking responsibility for their health.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 4 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Novel H1N1 Flu - Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace

This podcast helps businesses understand how novel H1N1 flu can affect their business and how to keep their workers and worksites safe.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 20 May 2009 | 7:00 pm

In the Swim of Things

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Michael Beach discusses the superbug, Cryptosporidium, a common cause of recreational water illness.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 18 May 2009 | 8:00 am

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications: Best Practices

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Barbara Reynolds discusses best practices in crisis and emergency risk communication. She characterizes the initial phase of the crisis communication lifecycle and describes the five most common mistakes made in emergency communication to the public and how to counter them.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 14 May 2009 | 9:00 am

H1N1 Message from the Acting Surgeon General

In this podcast, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Steven Galson discusses what you can do to protect yourself from H1N1 flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 May 2009 | 5:00 pm

How to Prevent Getting and Spreading Novel H1N1 Flu

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Joe Bresee describes how to prevent giving and getting novel H1N1 flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 11 May 2009 | 2:20 pm

Novel H1N1 Flu Awareness: Community

This podcast briefly discusses community planning related to a novel H1N1 flu outbreak.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:11 pm

Mensajes importantes sobre la influenza H1N1: Comunidad (H1N1 Flu Awareness: Community)

Este podcast aborda brevemente los planes de la comunidad frente al brote del virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:10 pm

H1N1 Flu Awareness: Hygiene

This podcast briefly discusses ways you can protect yourself from novel H1N1 flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:09 pm

Mensajes importantes sobre la influenza H1N1: Higiene (H1N1 Flu Awareness: Hygiene)

Este podcast aborda brevemente las formas de protegerse contra el virus nuevo de la influenza H1N1.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:08 pm

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications: Countering Stigmatization

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Barbara Reynolds defines stigmatization, describes how stigmatization can occur in a community, and discusses activities that response officials and communication professionals can do to prevent or confront stigmatization.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:07 pm

Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu

Clean hands can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as flu. This podcast explains the proper way to wash your hands.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:06 pm

Las manos limpias ayudan a prevenir la influenza (Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu)

Las manos limpias ayudan a prevenir la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas, como la influenza. Este podcast explica la manera correcta de lavarse las manos.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 May 2009 | 1:05 pm

Stay Informed About Novel H1N1 Influenza

This podcast discusses things you can do everyday to avoid getting sick from infectious diseases, such as the novel H1N1 flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 4 May 2009 | 3:00 pm

Manténgase Informado Sobre la Influenza H1N1

Este podcast habla sobre las medidas básicas que usted puede tomar para protegerse de cualquier enfermedad infecciosa, incluido el nuevo virus de la influenza H1N1.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 3 May 2009 | 5:00 pm

H1N1 Flu and Antiviral Drugs

This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for treating and preventing the H1N1 flu virus.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 May 2009 | 1:00 pm

General Instructions for Disposable Respirators

This podcast, intended for the general public, demonstrates how to put on and take off disposable respirators that are to be used in areas affected by the influenza outbreak.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Apr 2009 | 5:00 pm

Responding to Outbreaks

In this podcast, a team of CDC specialists travels to Uganda and tracks the source of a recent Ebola outbreak where CDC scientists are studying bats for clues to the Ebola mystery.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 27 Apr 2009 | 8:00 am

Every Nine and a Half Minutes

In the United States, every nine-and-a-half minutes, someone is infected with HIV.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:32 pm

Get the Facts

Every nine-and-a-half minutes someone you know may have been infected with HIV.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:31 pm

Infórmate

Cada 9 minutos y medio alquien que tu conoces puede haber sido infectado con el VIH.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Apr 2009 | 12:30 pm

Act Against AIDS

This podcast explores the Act Against AIDS campaign, a five-year, multi-faceted communication campaign designed to contribute to the CDC goal of reducing HIV incidence in the United States.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Apr 2009 | 11:30 am

Health Begins at Home

Clean and well-maintained homes can prevent many illnesses and injuries. This podcast discusses how good health begins at home.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 30 Mar 2009 | 9:25 am

Prevention IS Care

This podcast provides an overview of the Prevention IS Care campaign, which provides HIV prevention tools for medical care providers to use on a daily basis with patients who are living with HIV.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 26 Mar 2009 | 3:00 pm

A Need to Know

This podcast discusses the importance of African-American men who have sex with other men needing to know their HIV status.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Mar 2009 | 11:05 am

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

This podcast provides information on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and the importance of getting tested for HIV.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 5 Mar 2009 | 2:00 pm

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

This podcast features Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, talking about the HIV epidemic in the African American community and steps everyone can take to stop the spread of HIV.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 28 Jan 2009 | 4:00 pm

Field Triage Decision Scheme: The National Trauma Triage Protocol

In this podcast, Dr. Richard C. Hunt, Director of CDC's Division of Injury Response, provides an overview on the development process and scientific basis for the revised field triage guidelines published in the MMWR Recommendations and Report: Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients, Recommendations of the National Expert Panel on Field Triage.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 22 Jan 2009 | 12:20 pm

Stress Management for Emergency Responders - What Agencies Can Do

This is the fifth in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:04 am

Stress Management for Emergency Responders - What Team Leaders Can Do

This is the fourth in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:03 am

Stress Management for Emergency Responders - What Responders Can Do

This is the third in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:02 am

Stress Management for Emergency Responders - Understanding Responder Stress

This is the second in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:01 am

Stress Management for Emergency Responders - Introduction

This is the first in a series of five video podcasts on stress management for individuals, teams, and agencies working in emergency and humanitarian aid settings. These podcasts examine sources of stress at each level and what individuals, team leaders, and agency management can do to manage the stress. It gives practical guidance on ways to reduce stress and lessen its negative impacts on staff and the mission. The series is geared toward individuals and agencies working in various crisis settings.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Jan 2009 | 11:00 am

Go With the Flow

This podcast discusses the importance of water fluoridation and it's role in oral health.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 20 Jan 2009 | 7:05 am

Reflections on Public Health: Captain Hart and Malaria

This podcast consists of segments of an interview conducted by Capt. Kathleen McDuffie, CDC, with Capt. Russell Hart, a 100 year old retired sanitary engineer of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as he reflects on his work in malaria control. The interview was conducted in 2006.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Jan 2009 | 2:04 pm

Reflections on Public Health: Captain Hart and Sanitation

This podcast consists of segments of an interview conducted by Capt. Kathleen McDuffie, CDC, with Capt. Russell Hart, a 100 year old retired sanitary engineer of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as he reflects on his work in environmental sanitation and the development of local health departments. The interview was conducted in 2006.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Jan 2009 | 2:03 pm

Personal Stories: Why Flu Vaccination Matters

In this podcast, moving personal stories help inform parents about the dangers of flu to children and the benefits of vaccination.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:35 am

HIV Transmission Rates in the United States

This podcast describes, in detail, HIV transmission rates in the United States and the success of prevention efforts nationwide.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Dec 2008 | 6:30 am

HIV/AIDS Advances in Hope

This podcast, produced by Discovery Health, provides an overview of the HIV/AIDS epidemic from 1981 through 2008. Footage courtesy of Associated Press (AP). It's part of Discovery Health's continuing medical education (CME) program, Managing Comorbidities of HIV/AIDS, featuring infectious disease expert, Dr. John Bartlett, and former CDC Director, Dr. Julie Geberding.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 26 Nov 2008 | 4:00 pm

Blast Injuries: What Clinicians Need to Know

In this podcast, Dr. Richard C. Hunt, Director of the CDC’s Division of Injury Response, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control provides a brief overview for health care providers on how to respond and care for persons injured by an explosion or blast event.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

The Quiet Killer

Each year, nearly 500 die, while as many as 20,000 visit emergency rooms for exposure to carbon monoxide.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 3 Nov 2008 | 8:00 am

Preparing for the Release of CDC's Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection

This podcast provides information useful to state and local leadership as they prepare for the release of CDC's Recommendations for Partner Services Programs for HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydial Infection. Dr. John Douglas, Director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention and Dr. Rich Wolitski, Acting Director of CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, provide some background information on the development of the Recommendations, summarize the key information and features, and describe what plans are underway to support implementation.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Oct 2008 | 5:45 pm

Put Your Hands Together

In this podcast, learn how to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy. It's easy when you 'Put Your Hands Together.'

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 14 Oct 2008 | 9:00 am

Is Your Child Safe from Lead Poisoning?

In this podcast, Dr. Mary Jean Brown, chief of CDC's Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program, discusses the importance of testing children for lead poisoning, who should be tested, and what parents can do to prevent lead poisoning.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Oct 2008 | 9:00 am

Renovate Right: Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children

In this podcast, Dr. Maria Doa, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Program Chemicals Division, discusses EPA's new rule for renovations, repairs, and painting activities. The new rule includes information on lead-safe work practices when conducting renovations, repairs, and painting in pre-1978 homes and schools to prevent the spread of lead dust.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Oct 2008 | 9:00 am

Baby Steps: Learn the Signs. Act Early.

CDC recognized the impact of developmental disabilities and invested in a campaign to help parents measure their children's progress by monitoring how they play, learn, speak, and act.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 23 Sep 2008 | 5:19 pm

MMWR Article Provides Additional Detail About HIV Incidence in the United States

This podcast explores a more in-depth look at HIV incidence in specific U.S. populations, with detailed breakdowns of new HIV infections by race, gender, route of transmission, and age.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 16 Sep 2008 | 11:33 am

Antibiotics: One of the Greatest Discoveries of the 20th Century

This podcast provides a brief background about antibiotics and quick tips to help prevent antibiotic resistance.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Sep 2008 | 9:01 pm

Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

This podcast answers questions from the public about appropriate antibiotic use.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Sickle Cell Disease: What You Should Know

This podcast is for a general audience and gives information about sickle cell disease.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Sep 2008 | 11:00 am

School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Overview

This podcast provides an overview of key school health policy and practice results from the 2006 SHPPS study.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Sep 2008 | 5:04 pm

School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Tobacco

This podcast highlights key school health policy and practice results on tobacco from the 2006 study.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Sep 2008 | 5:04 pm

School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Physical Education and Physical Activity

This podcast highlights key school health policy and practice results on physical education and physical activity from the 2006 study.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Sep 2008 | 5:03 pm

School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006: Healthy Eating

This podcast highlights key school health policy and practice results on healthy eating from the 2006 study.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Sep 2008 | 5:02 pm

Welcome to Parenthood

This short video podcast offers a lighter look at the trials of being a new parent.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Sep 2008 | 11:00 am

Positive Parenting Tips: Early and Middle Adolescence

This podcast offers positive tips as your child goes through adolescence.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 26 Aug 2008 | 9:00 am

Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood

This podcast offers positive tips as your child goes through middle childhood.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Aug 2008 | 2:15 pm

Positive Parenting Tips: Preschoolers

This podcast offers positive ways to help the development of your preschooler.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Aug 2008 | 10:00 am

Tips for College Health and Safety

This podcast discusses steps you can take to be safer and healthier at college.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Aug 2008 | 8:30 am

Traumatic Events and Suicide

This podcast includes the phone number for a national hotline resource.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 11 Aug 2008 | 8:00 am

Pertussis or Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommendation for Adolescents

This podcast provides information on pertussis and the Tdap vaccine recommendations for adolescents.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm

Meningitis Immunization for Adolescents

In this podcast, adolescent vaccine recommendations for meningococcal disease, also known as meningitis, are discussed.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm

Positive Parenting Tips: Babies

This podcast offers positive ways to help the development of your baby.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm

Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers

This podcast offers positive ways to help the development of your toddler.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm

Break the Silence: Stop the Violence

In this podcast, parents talk with real teens before dating, stay involved in their lives, and role model to help young people develop healthy, respectful relationships.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:45 am

A New Era of Preparedness

This podcast describes what CDC is doing to ensure that you and your family are safer and healthier in these ever-changing times. Preparing people for emerging health threats is one of CDC's overarching goals.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 5 Aug 2008 | 8:45 am

Talk About Nitpicking! Back-to-School and Head Lice

Head lice are a fairly common problem, especially in preschool and elementary school children. This podcast will help you understand how people get head lice, and how to get rid of them!

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 4 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm

New HIV Estimates for the United States, Part Three: Interview with Dr. Irene Hall

In this podcast, Dr. Irene Hall discusses the methods used estimating HIV in the United States.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Aug 2008 | 1:06 pm

New HIV Estimates for the United States, Part Two: Interview with Dr. Richard Wolitski

In this podcast, Dr. Richard Wolitski talks about the populations affected by HIV.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Aug 2008 | 1:05 pm

New HIV Estimates for the United States, Part One: Interview with Dr. Kevin Fenton

In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Fenton presents the new HIV estimates for the United States.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Aug 2008 | 1:04 pm

Next Steps: CDC's Response to the New HIV Incidence Estimates for the United States

This podcast addresses CDC's HIV prevention efforts in relation to the new HIV incidence estimates.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Aug 2008 | 1:03 pm

CDC-Developed Breakthrough Technology Allows Clearest Picture to Date of HIV Infections in the U.S.: A Methods Discussion

This podcast describes the first national surveillance system of its kind in the world that is based on direct measurement of new HIV infections.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Aug 2008 | 1:01 pm

A Sentinel Event: CDC Releases New HIV Incidence Estimates for the United States

This podcast highlights our nation's new HIV incidence estimates, explains their significance, and confirms populations most severely impacted by HIV and AIDS.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Aug 2008 | 1:00 pm

Safe in the City: Intervention Development and Study Findings

In this podcast, Dr. Lee Warner discusses the development and study findings of the Safe in the City intervention with Dr. Kees Rietmeijer.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm

Safe in the City: Intervention for STD Clinics and Prevention Programs

In this podcast, Dr. John Douglas talks with Dr. Mary McFarlane about the importance of the Safe in the City intervention for STD clinics and STD prevention programs.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm

La higiene de las manos salva vidas: Video para el ingreso de pacientes

Este podcast está dirigido a los pacientes y visitantes del hospital. El video pone énfasis en dos puntos cruciales para ayudar a prevenir infecciones: la importancia de practicar la higiene de las manos durante la estancia en el hospital y el hecho de que es apropiado recordar a los profesionales de la salud que practiquen esta higiene.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Jul 2008 | 11:00 am

Hand Hygiene Saves Lives: Patient Admission Video

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 19 Jun 2008 | 11:00 am

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Visits CDC

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recently visited CDC and thanked CDC staff for their partnership with the WHO and contributions to meeting global health goals, including controlling malaria, reducing deaths from measles, working to eradicate polio and guinea worm, and containing avian flu.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 Jun 2008 | 11:45 am

Creating an Asthma-Friendly School

This podcast features real-life success stories of students with asthma who, thanks to their schools' implementation of asthma-friendly policies and programs, now have their asthma under control.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 20 May 2008 | 8:30 am

Improve Health for All: REACH 2010

The future of health of the nation will be determined to a large extent by how effectively we work with communities to reduce and eliminate health disparities between non-minority and minority populations. This podcast illustrates CDC's REACH 2010 initiative – Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health – which funds innovative programs across the United States.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 12 May 2008 | 3:05 pm

Walkable Communities

This podcast is for a general audience and discusses the benefits of walkable communities, as they relate to health, the environment, and social interaction.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 May 2008 | 11:45 am

Going Green

This podcast is for a general audience and provides information on how to recycle, re-use, and restore. It also covers the benefits of “Going Green" on the environment, health, and social interaction.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 May 2008 | 11:45 am

Help Your Teen Driver Stay Safe

Graduated drivers licensing, or GDL, is a system implemented in most states to help teens get safer experience on the roads as they learn to drive. This podcast, for parents of teen drivers, talks about GDL and how it can keep teens safer on the roads- during prom season and all year long.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 2 May 2008 | 5:05 pm

Stopping the Silent Killer: Hepatitis B Among Asian Americans

This podcast discusses an underappreciated health threat to many Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States: chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus. Dr. John Ward, director of CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis, and Dr. Sam So, founder of the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University, address the importance of testing, vaccination, and care to prevent serious health consequences from this "silent" disease.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 1 May 2008 | 7:00 pm

Safe Drinking Water

Listen to this podcast to learn more about the steps that are taken to bring you clean tap water.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 1 May 2008 | 9:00 am

Malaria Matters

This podcast gives an overview of malaria, including prevention and treatment, and what CDC is doing to help control and prevent malaria globally.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 18 Apr 2008 | 5:40 pm

Prom Health and Safety Tips

Follow these tips to make sure your prom is safe and healthy!

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Apr 2008 | 7:00 pm

La enfermedad de Chagas ya no es tan exótica

Este podcast tiene el propósito de informar a los profesionales de la salud sobre la enfermedad de Chagas, su diagnóstico y tratamiento, así como orientar en la identificación de pacientes infectados.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Apr 2008 | 10:00 am

Chagas Disease: No Longer Exotic

This podcast is designed to inform health care providers about Chagas disease, diagnosis, and treatment and to assist in identifying infected patients.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Apr 2008 | 5:10 pm

Learn More About Cerebral Palsy

This podcast describes the causes, preventions, types, and signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 21 Mar 2008 | 4:00 pm

Living in a Clean and Healthy World

This podcast is about the importance of effective sanitation programs and steps people can take to stay healthy, including proper hand washing.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 17 Mar 2008 | 9:00 am

Protecting Yourself and Your Family Against Poisonings

Dr. Len Paulozzi, Medical Epidemiologist in CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, offers some poisoning prevention tips for audiences of all ages.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 17 Mar 2008 | 8:45 am

Ground Water Awareness

Protecting our water resources from contamination is a major concern. This podcast emphasizes the importance of private well maintenance and water testing.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 10 Mar 2008 | 5:00 pm

Preventing Older Adult Falls and TBI

This podcast provides tips on how older adults can prevent falls and related injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Mar 2008 | 2:00 pm

Cough and Cold Medications for Children

This podcast discusses the safety concerns of cough and cold medications and children.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Feb 2008 | 12:00 pm

Medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado y los niños

Este podcast habla sobre las preocupaciones de salud relaciondas con el consumo de medicamentos para la tos y el resfriado en los niños, sin la supervisión de los padres.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 8 Feb 2008 | 12:00 pm

The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song

This song (sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas) describes how to stay safe and healthy during the holidays and all year long.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 23 Dec 2007 | 4:00 pm

Twelve Holiday Health and Safety Tips

Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday tips.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 17 Dec 2007 | 10:10 am

Pap Tests and Foreign-Born Women

Foreign-born women living in the U.S. are less likely to have Pap tests to detect cervical cancer than women born in this country. The problem is worse for women from certain countries or regions. Find out why this is a disturbing trend, who these women are and why they are less likely to get a Pap test, and what CDC is doing about it.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Dec 2007 | 12:05 pm

Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Learn about carbon monoxide - a colorless, odorless gas - and how to protect yourself and your family.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 4 Dec 2007 | 12:05 pm

Family History - An Early Warning for Your Child

Collecting family history information could save your child's life. Listen to learn more about how knowing your family history information could benefit your entire family.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 28 Nov 2007 | 3:00 pm

Electronic Aggression

Aggression is no longer limited to the school yard. New forms of electronic media, such as blogs, instant messaging, chat rooms, email, text messaging, and the internet are providing new arenas for youth violence to occur.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 28 Nov 2007 | 12:00 pm

Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina (SARM)

Datos importantes sobre las infecciones por SARM en Estados Unidos, en las escuelas y los entornos médicos. (Title: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Created: 10/2007)

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 9 Nov 2007 | 9:00 am

¡Atención! Tenga precaución con alguien que haya sufrido una conmoción cerebral

Todos los años, en los Estados Unidos se registran hasta 3.8 millones de casos de conmoción cerebral en actividades deportivas o recreativas. Este Podcast es una entrevista por radio con la Dra. Ileana Arias sobre la iniciativa titulada "Atención: conmoción cerebral en el deporte juvenil" de CDC que ofrece información a los entrenadores, los padres y los atletas sobre prevención, reconocimiento y reacción frente a una conmoción.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 1 Nov 2007 | 4:30 pm

Heads Up! Play it Safe When it Comes to Concussions

As many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions are estimated to occur in the United States each year. This podcast is a radio interview with CDC's Dr. Julie Gilchrist on the newly available “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit, which was developed to provide information to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 31 Oct 2007 | 5:00 pm

Residential Fire H.E.L.P.

Dr. Ileana Arias, Director of CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, describes the Residential Fire Homebound Elderly Lifeline Project (Fire H.E.L.P.), a project that CDC is working on, in partnership with the Meals on Wheels Association of America and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, to reduce fire-related injuries and loss of life and property among homebound older adults.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 30 Oct 2007 | 5:00 pm

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Key facts about MRSA infections in the United States, including schools and healthcare settings.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 23 Oct 2007 | 3:01 pm

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

Dr. Ken Dominquez discusses the significance of this awareness day and why HIV continues to pose a major threat to the health and well-being of Latinos in the United States.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 12 Oct 2007 | 3:20 pm

Día Nacional para La Concientización del SIDA

El Dr. Ken Domínguez discute la importancia de este día y porque el VIH sigue siendo una amenaza para la salud y el bienestar de Latinos en los Estados Unidos.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 12 Oct 2007 | 3:20 pm

Roadmap to Maintaining Cognitive Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association released The National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health at the International Conference on the Prevention of Dementia in Washington, DC on June 10, 2007. The Road Map lays out a shared vision for a work in progress, one that builds on the foundation of the work done to date, establishes a framework within which to view the findings of that work, links related and complementary activities, and shapes the work of the future.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 7 Aug 2007 | 3:01 pm

Overview of the CDC 2008 Yellow Book for the Public

The “Yellow Book" (Health Information for International Travel) is published every two years by CDC as a reference for those who advise international travelers of health risks and preventive measures. It is written primarily for health care providers, although others might find it useful.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 30 Jul 2007 | 10:15 am

Overview of the CDC 2008 Yellow Book for Healthcare Providers

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 26 Jul 2007 | 4:15 pm

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Can Your Baby Hear?

This podcast discusses how important it is that every child receives a hearing screening as soon as possible after birth. It also gives specific ways that parents and health providers can find out if a child has a possible hearing loss and where to get further information. (Created 6/5/2007 by the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, NCBDDD).

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 25 Jun 2007 | 7:15 pm

Detección auditiva e intervención tempranas: ¿puede oír su bebé?

Este podcast es una traducción fiel de la conversación original en inglés con la doctora June Holstrum y la audióloga Pam Mason, y habla sobre la importancia de hacer una prueba exploratoria de la audición a todos los bebés tan pronto como sea posible después del nacimiento. También proporciona información que puede ayudar a los padres y proveedores de salud a determinar si un niño tiene pérdida auditiva, y a encontrar recursos adicionales. (Creado el 6/5/2007 por el Programa de Detección Auditiva e Intervención Tempranas del Centro Nacional de Defectos Congénitos y Deficiencias del Desarrollo, NCBDDD).

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 15 Jun 2007 | 7:00 pm

Use of Facemasks and Respirators

This program demonstrates the differences of facemasks and respirators that are to be used in public settings during an influenza pandemic.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 25 May 2007 | 3:14 pm

Cervical Cancer

Did you know that cervical cancer rates differ by race/ethnicity and region? Or that cervical cancer can usually be prevented if precancerous cervical lesions are found by a Pap test and treated? Find out how getting regular Pap tests can save a woman's life.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 25 Apr 2007 | 12:32 pm

Climate Change: Science, Health and the Environment

Climate Change: Science, Health and the Environment Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH, Director of CDC's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, discusses the science of climate change, the potential for shifts in the natural world to affect our wellbeing, and the challenges of emerging issues in environmental health.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Apr 2007 | 10:10 am

Healthy Places

Every person has a stake in environmental public health. As the environment deteriorates, so does the physical and mental health of the people within it. Healthy places are those designed and built to improve the quality of life for all people who live, work, worship, learn, and play within their borders -- where every person is free to make choices amid a variety of healthy, available, accessible, and affordable options. The CDC recognizes significant health issues and places that are vital in developing the Healthy Places program and provides examples in this report.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Apr 2007 | 10:08 am

Hazardous Chemicals

Chemicals are a part of our daily lives, providing many products and modern conveniences. With more than three decades of experience, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been in the forefront of efforts to protect and assess people's exposure to environmental and hazardous chemicals. This report provides information about hazardous chemicals and useful tips on how to protect you and your family from harmful exposure.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Apr 2007 | 10:06 am

Global Climate Change

The hottest ten years on record have all occurred since 1995. While we cannot fully predict the impact of these changes on society and public health, we need to prepare for the implication of health issues associated with global climate change. This report highlights CDC observations on the issue and identifies priority areas for future projects.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Apr 2007 | 10:02 am

Clean Air and Water

The air we breathe and the water we drink are both vital components of our health. Nevertheless, bacteria, pollutants, and other contaminates can alter life-giving air and water into health-threatening hazards. Learn about how scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work to protect the public from air and water-related health risks.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 13 Apr 2007 | 10:00 am

CDC's Work with Innovative Technology

CDC is working on two innovative approaches which use technology to help gather data quickly and accurately in complex humanitarian emergencies. Mark Phelan, Humanitarian Analyst, and Michael Gerber, Deputy Branch Chief, who both work in the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch talk about remote sensing technology and health information systems.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 11 Apr 2007 | 10:55 am

CDC's Response to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

CDC has been responding to complex humanitarian emergencies for more than 30 years, working in places such as Afghanistan, Darfur, Chad and Asia for the tsunami among many others. Michael Gerber, Deputy Chief of the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch, shares how CDC helps in these challenging situations and gives examples from past responses.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 11 Apr 2007 | 10:45 am

CDC's Response in Darfur

CDC has been assisting in the response to the recent Darfur crisis since 2004. Leisel Talley, an epidemiologist in the International Emergency and Refugee Health Branch, shares how we helped, some challenges we faced and how CDC''s contributions were used.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 Apr 2007 | 3:30 pm

TB Poem: Expressions from Us to You

Regina D. Bess from CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Elimination wrote this poem for World TB Day 2007 to convey messages of commitment and hope in the efforts to eliminate TB. It captures the essence of the TB program's mission and dedication to the communities it serves.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 29 Mar 2007 | 11:38 am

Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test

Learn how to evaluate people for latent TB infection with the Mantoux tuberculin skin test. This podcast includes sections on administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, the standard method for detecting latent TB infection since the 1930s.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 12 Dec 2006 | 10:38 am

New Information About Premature Births (For Healthcare Providers)

Dr. William Callaghan describes the findings from a CDC study which sought to understand how preterm birth contributes to infant mortality rates in the United States.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 Oct 2006 | 11:15 am

New Information About Premature Births (For Consumers)

A new study finds that prematurity is the most frequent cause of infant death in the United States. Learn more.

Source: CDC Featured Podcasts | 6 Oct 2006 | 11:15 am

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