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Public Health Learning
November 2018 |
Achieving Healthier Populations & Communities |
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Get Ready for Diabetes Awareness Month |
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The theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 (November 14) is The Family and Diabetes . Throughout Diabetes Awareness Month, raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network of those affected, and promote the role of the family in diabetes prevention, management, care, and education. More than 425 million people around the world live with diabetes, affecting their families, social circles, and entire communities. The TRAIN Learning Network has more than 50 diabetes-related learning opportunities . Access one today to get involved. |
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Training Spotlight:
This self-paced module provides a historical overview of Type 1 diabetes. In this training, participants will learn about diabetes treatment and management throughout history, from ancient Egyptian civilization to modern day treatment regimens and technologies. |
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Diabetes Report Card provides current information on the status of diabetes and its complications in the United States.
- Prevent Diabetes STAT from the American Medical Association and CDC provides information, resources, and a toolkit to help prevent prediabetes.
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TRAIN Opioid Crisis Support Services and GSA Purchasing Highlight New Offerings |
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Based on the critical needs of public health, population health, and healthcare partners, the Public Health Foundation recently launched a new suite of TRAIN Learning Network support services to help organizations leverage the vast capabilities of TRAIN. To address the opioid crisis, we now offer opioid-specific training support that provides your organization with targeted training plans, comprehensive reports and evaluations, data analysis, and more to efficiently meet your needs and fulfill funding requirements. These services are open to all organizations, both TRAIN affiliates and non-affiliates. It is also easier than ever to procure TRAIN subscription and support services through the Government Services Administration (GSA) schedule. Contact Patti Abshier today at (202)218-4427 or [email protected] to join our community of partners and learn more about how TRAIN can support your organization and deliver an exceptional return on investment. |
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Diabetes Events / Webinars
November 8, 2018. 2:30-3:45pm EST.
Sponsor: Diabetes Education Services
November 14, 2018. 2:30-3:40pm EST.
Sponsor: Diabetes Education Services
November 14, 2018.
November 28, 2018. 1-2:30pm EST.
Sponsor: American Association of Diabetes Educators
Other Events
November 6, 2018. 1-2pm EST.
Sponsor: The Public Health Foundation
November 29, 2018. 2-4pm EST.
Sponsor: The Public Health Foundation
American Public Health Association (APHA) 2018 Meeting & Expo PHF Events
November 10-14, 2018 in San Diego, CA
Collaborating for Action: Implementing the Council on Linkages National Workforce Development Strategy
November 12, 2018 from 10:30am-12pm PST at APHA 2018 in San Diego, CA
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Opioid Response: A Recipe for Local, Impactful Results |
First, the good news. Substantial federal, state, and local resources are being allocated for planning and implementing responses to the opioid crisis. Unfortunately, these resources are in silos and have diverse and often disconnected requirements, resulting in funding driving local and state strategies. Strategies and actions to respond to the opioid crisis require working across sectors, writes Public Health Foundation (PHF) President Ron Bialek in his PHF Pulse blog post. Read more to find out what it takes to reverse the root causes of the opioid epidemic . |
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