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Can polio be eradicated despite recent setbacks? – Media Advisory

The world is at the brink of a historic moment: eradication of polio, one of the most feared scourges of humanity; yet, recent setbacks threaten this long-awaited achievement. On World Polio Day, CDC and Rotary will co-host a live media briefing at CDC to highlight historic progress-the fewest polio cases in the fewest places in … Continue reading Can polio be eradicated despite recent setbacks? – Media Advisory

CDC Foundation's New Business Pulse Focuses on Reducing Tobacco Use – Media Advisory

“Business Pulse: Tobacco Use”, launched today by the CDC Foundation, focuses on how employers can improve employee health by reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

First annual One Health Day highlights link between people's health and animals, environment – Media Advisory

The first annual global One Health Day will be held Thursday, November 3, to raise awareness worldwide about the One Health concept, which recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment.

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – What can be done to help prevent smokers and nonsmokers from getting more than 12 cancers associated with tobacco use and secondhand smoke? – Media Advisory

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. Cancers linked to tobacco use make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed.

NPZ Law Group Issues Urgent Travel Advisory for Visa Holders and Green Card Applicants Amid Immigration Policy Shifts

Ridgewood, New Jersey – With ongoing uncertainties in U.S. immigration enforcement and policy, NPZ Law Group, P.C. is urging nonimmigrant visa holders, lawful permanent residents, and Green Card applicants to carefully assess the risks before traveling internationally. As heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry and expanded digital search powers by Customs and Border Protection … Continue reading NPZ Law Group Issues Urgent Travel Advisory for Visa Holders and Green Card Applicants Amid Immigration Policy Shifts

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How can expanded syringe services programs protect gains in HIV prevention? – Media Advisory

One consequence of the nation’s devastating opioid epidemic is the increased risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C transmission through unsafe injection drug use. Syringe services programs (SSPs) can greatly reduce that risk.

Former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow Joins Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled’s Advisory Board

Washington DC, District of Columbia – The Association of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has joined the organization’s advisory board. With more than four decades of public service and a distinguished career in the U.S. Senate championing healthcare, disability rights and mental health policy, … Continue reading Former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow Joins Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled’s Advisory Board

Tips From Former Smokers(TM): landmark anti-smoking campaign begins sixth year January 9 – Media Advisory

CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign will be back on the air for at least 20 weeks in 2017. The 15- and 30-second ads will run nationally on cable and network television and online, supported by print versions.