CDC Foundation

Today, our team is at the Health Connect South conference to promote collaboration among health, public health and healthcare leaders and innovators in the Southeast. As part of the event, CDC Foundation President and CEO Dr. Judy Monroe joined fellow panelists—Chelsea Cipriano, managing director at the Common Health Coalition, Dr. Veronica T. Mallett, chief administrative officer of the More In Common Alliance, and Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health—to discuss how we can use systems change thinking to ensure we work together to tackle today's health challenges, which range from infectious diseases to chronic conditions to mental health issues. #HCS2024

#ICYMI: Please join us today from 4:00PM–5:30PM EST for Grounding Leadership and Engagement in Psychological Safety to Promote a Culture of Equity. This 90-minute virtual session is the third national convening of the Strategies to Repair Equity and Transform Community Health (STRETCH) 2.0 initiative hosted by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, MPHI and the CDC Foundation. The convening is free and open to those interested in developing a deeper understanding of psychological safety, learning about best practices and gaining a network of health equity practitioners to share experiences and lessons learned.? Register here: https://cdcf.link/3XfHTcd

#DYK: In 2023, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded Atlanta a $1 million grant through its Public Art Challenge. Thriving Together Atlanta, a collaboration between the City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, the CDC Foundation, NBAF and Out Of Hand Theater, presents cultural events to inspire conversations about how systemic racism continues to impact the health and well-being of Atlanta citizens. The project engages communities through the power of arts and culture to educate, empower and mobilize individuals to positive action. #ThrivingTogether Read about what we've done so far and the exciting opportunities happening this month: https://cdcf.link/47BiWfV

Clear communication builds trust and saves lives—and, fortunately, there is a scientific basis for how to do it. Learn how to create public health information that audiences can understand the first time they see or hear it in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest episode of the Listen Up! podcast: https://cdcf.link/45DoXpZ.

Recently, we introduced the Veteran Suicide Prevention Evaluation program toolkit, which aims to make program evaluation tools and materials more accessible to a wider audience. For #SuicidePreventionMonth, learn how the VSPE toolkit provides veteran-serving organizations with content on formative and process program evaluation of veteran suicide prevention programs: https://cdcf.link/4cTOYW4

The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley serves families in a fast-growing region of eastern Pennsylvania that includes the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. With help from the Valley's three local mayors, they created a successful media campaign that challenged myths about vaccines. This organization truly embodies the theme of this year's Hispanic Heritage Month: Pioneers of Change.

"There's a part of me that rebels against my own disease." – Mimi shares her experiences with pregnancy complications with #SickleCell. Learn more about what to watch out for #SickleCellAwarenessMonth: https://cdcf.link/3RCyPvN

Building trust in public health requires learning how to identify false narratives and respond with clear, accurate and accessible information. Register today for the Public Health Communicators Guide to Misinformation, a new resource built in partnership with the Infodemiology Training Program, where participants will explore the current misinformation landscape and share tips and tools. Register for the webinar: https://cdcf.link/4gr8XOc

National Family Meals Month is a nationwide movement to support families in enjoying more meals together. In an effort to combat hunger in families nationwide, we have been working closely with cross sector partners to bring attention and awareness to hunger and pull together our efforts to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030. Learn more: https://cdcf.link/3UHuac4

Protecting and improving the health of America’s rural communities is essential for a healthy nation and economy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new Rural Public Health Strategic Plan provides a five-year blueprint for addressing health disparities and developing rural-focused and rural-relevant programs. Read more about these efforts to improve the health of rural communities by advancing the best rural public health science and practices: https://lnkd.in/e7H9yigt