Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen – Data Standards
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen – Data Standards
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Data standards provide a method to convey information in valid, meaningful, and actionable ways. Although there are many types of data standards, in this video we will focus on data representation and data exchange standards.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen – Data Relationship in the Laboratory
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Throughout the life of a specimen, the amount of data associated with a
specimen increases creating various relationships made up of different types of data. This video will cover the different types of data captured in the LIMS, their relationship, and importance to each other.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen – Data Quality
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Laboratories play a crucial role in supporting public health. Accurate diagnoses of diseases and protection from health threats depend on a laboratory's ability to produce quality data. There are many areas in the life of a specimen workflow where data quality can be compromised. This video will discuss these areas and how compromised data can affect a patient’s health.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen – Communicating Results
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The post analytic phase consists of communicating testing results and storage or disposal of the specimen. This video will describe how the LIMS is involved in communicating results and determining storage or disposal of the specimen.
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- Who is Involved in Laboratory Informatics?
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Everyone inside and outside of the laboratory has an important role to play in laboratory informatics. The extent of the role and specific responsibilities will vary. This video will discuss specific roles and responsibilities of those working in the laboratory with laboratory informatics.
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- How Does the Laboratory Information Management System Differ from Other Laboratory Systems?
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The LIMS manages the information workflow through the laboratory. It interfaces or interacts with many of the other systems within and outside the laboratory. These systems can include those that interface with laboratory instruments. This video will explain the difference between the LIMS and other laboratory systems.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result – Where do Data and Results Live?
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Laboratory data and test results must be properly stored and managed. Proper data storage is a critical component of ensuring data integrity throughout the laboratory process. All data and results must be stored; however, they can live in many places within the laboratory. The main repository for all laboratory data and results is usually a LIMS. This video will discuss how laboratory data is stored and linked to other pertinent information.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result – Manual Entry of Results
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Depending on your laboratory certain tests may not be automated. This could be due to the nature of the test or because the testing instrument does not have a direct interface with the LIMS. For example, some tests require visual observation and manual data entry. This video will discuss important things to consider when results must be entered manually.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result – Life of Result Outside of the Laboratory
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- : Data and reports may be sent to stakeholders outside the laboratory. Some examples of where data may be sent include electronic health records, vital records, and a disease registry. This data will follow at least one of two distinct paths. This video will discuss these two paths.
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- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result – Life of a Specimen Flow Overview
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- To understand how test results are obtained, you need to start from the beginning where specimens are collected. This video will give an overview of specimen collection, testing, and test results.
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- CDC Port Health Stations: First Public Health Responders
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Port Health Stations are part of a comprehensive system that serves to limit the introduction and spread of contagious diseases in the United States. They are staffed with CDC medical, veterinary, and public health officers. Learn more about their work.
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- The Role of Technology in the Future of Work
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The ninth webinar in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) series on the Future of Work covered the priority topic of Emerging Technologies. These technologies are myriad and cover the digital and physical spaces and may bridge the gap between them.
Technological change is both influenced by and influences other changes that come with the future of work. It is also a source of occupational safety and health challenges and opportunity. Featured speakers highlight select sub-topics and discuss safety, health and well-being opportunities and challenges facing tomorrow’s workforce. This webinar is appropriate for anyone interested in the topics listed.
For more information on the webinar series, go to https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/future-of-work/webinar.html
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/FOW/FOW_Role_of_Technology_4.18.24_LoRes.mp4
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- Introduction to Improving Healthcare Worker Wellbeing | Impact Wellbeing Workshop Session 1
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this session, learn how the first two Actions, Reviewing Your Hospital’s Operations, and Building Your Professional Wellbeing Team, help establish the foundation for wellbeing work at your hospital. Action 1 helps form a baseline summary of efforts already underway so you don't duplicate energy and resources, while Action 2 keeps professional wellbeing centered in your hospital's operations without putting the work on one position or department. (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/impactwellbeing/)
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/well-being/Impact_Wellbeing_Workshop_Series_1_LoRes.mp4
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- Welcome to the New CDC.gov!
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A tour of the new CDC.gov with details on new ways to navigate the site.
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- CDC Vital Signs: Health-Related Social Needs Can Keep Women from Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Getting screening mammograms regularly can help find breast cancer early when it is easier to treat. But women face challenges to getting regular mammograms. The April issue of CDC Vital Signs has more about what can be done to help more women get lifesaving mammograms.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/video/vitalsigns/mammogram/vs-mammograms-low-res.mp4
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- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Awardee Highlight: Mississippi
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program strives for early detection of cancer in those women at highest risk.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/nbccedp/nbccedp-30th-anniversary/mississippi/Mississippi-lowres.mp4
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- CDC Vital Signs: Drowning Increases in the U.S.
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Over 4,500 people drowned each year in the United States from 2020–2022. This is about 500 more drowning deaths each year compared to 2019. Basic swimming and water safety skills training can reduce drowning risk, but over half of U.S. adults have never taken a swimming lesson. This issue of CDC Vital Signs has more on reducing drowning risk.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/video/vitalsigns/drowning/vs-drowning-low-res-v2.mp4
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- Brad Dusek and the National ALS Registry: Taking on ALS
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Brad Dusek overcame tough opponents throughout his professional football career. Now, he is tackling his toughest opponent, ALS, alongside the National ALS Registry. At his home in Texas, Brad and his daughter Kimmie tell us more about his past life as a professional football player, his current life taking on ALS, and how joining the National ALS Registry can make a difference.
Learn more about the National ALS Registry and how you can help in the fight against ALS at https://www.cdc.gov/als/
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/als/videos/low-res/ALS-Registry-Dusek-Video-low-res.mp4
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- How to Perform The Catalase Test
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This microlearning focuses on the laboratory technique known as the catalase test, which is commonly used to differentiate between bacterial species you will learn the proper techniques with the slide method and the tube method.
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- How to Perform the Motility Test
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This microlearning focuses on the laboratory technique known as the Motility Test, which is commonly used to differentiate between bacterial species by detecting if a bacterium is motile due to the presence of flagella.
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- How to Perform the Oxidase Test
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This microlearning teaches the proper techniques to be used while performing the Oxidase Test, which is one of several tests that is used to identify Gram-negative bacteria.
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- Mold and Laundry
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mold can grow on damp surfaces or in dusty vents and may get on laundry that is damp or left exposed to the environment. Most people breathe in and touch mold spores every day without getting sick. Patients with weak immune systems can get sick from contact with mold. Detecting outbreaks of mold infections early is important to help patients get the right treatment and so healthcare personnel can take action to keep others from getting sick.
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- El combate de incendios y el cáncer: información general sobre la evaluación de la IARC y su impacto
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- En junio del 2022, un grupo de trabajo de expertos de la Agencia Internacional para la Investigación del Cáncer (IARC, por sus siglas en inglés) se reunió para volver a evaluar la exposición ocupacional de los bomberos como carcinógena. Este seminario web brinda información general sobre la decisión y evidencia de la IARC para clasificar el combate de incendios como una actividad carcinógena para los seres humanos (Grupo I). Los miembros del grupo de trabajo destacan las exposiciones para los bomberos, la epidemiología del cáncer en los bomberos y la evidencia de un mecanismo carcinogénico subyacente como base de esta decisión. Dos expertos concluyen el seminario web proporcionando mejores prácticas de intervención y prevención para los bomberos, y hablan de los impactos más amplios de esta decisión.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/NFR/Firefighting_Exposures_and_Cancer-IARC_evaluation_Spanish_LoRes.mp4
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- Measles Complications
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/low-res/measles/measles-complications-hospitalization-LowRes.mp4
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- Measles is very contagious
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/low-res/measles/measles-infection-LowRes.mp4
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- Measles and International Travel
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Measles cases in the United States originate from unvaccinated international travelers, If you plan to travel internationally, make sure you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before you depart.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/videos/low-res/measles/measles-international-travel-LowRes.mp4
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- Firefighting Exposures and Cancer: An overview of IARC’s evaluation and its Impact
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In June 2022, an International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Working Group of experts assembled to re-evaluate occupational exposure as a firefighter as a carcinogen. This webinar gives an overview of IARC’s decision and evidence to classify firefighting as a human carcinogen (Group I). Members of the Working Group highlight exposures to firefighters, cancer epidemiology in firefighters, and underlying carcinogenic mechanism evidence for this decision. Two experts conclude the webinar by providing best intervention and prevention practices for firefighters and discuss the broader impacts of this decision.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/NFR/Firefighting_Exposures_and_Cancer-IARC_evaluation_LoRes.mp4
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- Sun Safety Tip: Wear a Hat
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of wearing a hat as a part of a sun safety strategy.
For more sun safe tips visit: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cancer/2024/65706570wear-a-hat.mp4
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- Sun Safety Tip: Wear Clothing that Covers
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of wearing clothing that covers as a part of a sun safety strategy.
For more sun safe tips visit: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cancer/2024/1522015220wear-clothing-that-covers.mp4
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- Sun Safety Tip: Seek Shade
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of seeking shade as a part of a sun safety strategy.
For more sun safe tips visit: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cancer/2024/32803280seek-shade.mp4
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- Sun Safety Tip: Use Sunscreen
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of using sunscreen as a part of a sun safety strategy.
For more sun safe tips visit: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cancer/2024/39483948use-sunscreen.mp4
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- Sun Safety Tip: Plan Activities for Morning, Late Afternoon and Evening
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dawn Holman, CDC Behavioral Scientist, talks about the importance of planning activities for morning, late afternoon, or evening as a part of a sun safety strategy.
For more sun safe tips visit: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cancer/2024/1936019360plan-activities.mp4
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- Community Violence Prevention AD
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Community violence happens between unrelated individuals, who may or may not know each other, generally outside the home. Youth and young adults in communities of color are often the most impacted. Public health approaches to community violence can prevent community violence before it happens. To learn more about preventing community violence, visit CDC’s community violence prevention page.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/videos/DVP-CV-Definition-Video-SD-AD.mp4
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- Community Violence Prevention
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Community violence happens between unrelated individuals, who may or may not know each other, generally outside the home. Youth and young adults in communities of color are often the most impacted. Public health approaches to community violence can prevent community violence before it happens. To learn more about preventing community violence, visit CDC’s community violence prevention page.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/videos/DVP-CV-Definition-Video-SD.mp4
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- Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This webinar discusses ways to increase identification and treatment of children with perinatally acquired HCV infection by encouraging implementation of the perinatal hepatitis C recommendations.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/videos/hep-c-testing-recommendations-low-res.mp4
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- Accelerating Measles and Rubella Testing in 120 Countries (60 sec)
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Despite the availability of vaccines against measles and rubella, the diseases remain important concerns for both domestic and international public health, especially as importations from countries with outbreaks threaten the elimination status of these viruses in the United States. A robust global laboratory network is critical in order for countries to promptly identify new cases of measles and rubella and rapidly respond to outbreaks. To increase global capacity to test for measles and rubella, CDC provides laboratory supplies to 120 countries and has trained laboratory workers from 60 countries on methods for laboratory detection of measles and rubella cases. To explore more of CDC’s global efforts, visit www.cdc.gov/globalhealth.
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- The Food Production Chain: Contamination Risks
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Food goes through several steps from where it is grown or made to the dining table. We call these steps the food production chain. Contamination can occur at any point along the chain—during production, processing, distribution, or preparation. This video shows examples of how food can become contaminated during the food production chain.
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- Accelerating Measles and Rubella Testing in 120 Countries
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Despite the availability of vaccines against measles and rubella, the diseases remain important concerns for both domestic and international public health. Importations from countries with outbreaks threaten the elimination status of these viruses in the United States. A robust global laboratory network is critical in order for countries to promptly identify new cases of measles and rubella and rapidly respond to outbreaks. To increase global capacity to test for measles and rubella, CDC provides laboratory supplies to 120 countries and has trained laboratory workers from 60 countries on methods for laboratory detection of measles and rubella cases. To explore more of CDC’s global efforts, visit www.cdc.gov/globalhealth.
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- Meet the DSMES Promotion Playbook: Changing the Way We Talk About DSMES Services
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Join experts from CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation for a free webinar, “Meet the DSMES Promotion Playbook: Changing the Way We Talk About DSMES Services.” Learn about this new resource that will help accredited and recognized programs and others promote DSMES services with a strong, cohesive voice. Developed through a collaboration with people living with diabetes, national organizations, health care providers and those in the diabetes care and education space, learn about the DSMES Promotion Playbook materials and how you can tailor the Playbook to your marketing and outreach efforts. At the end, ask questions with an engaging live Q&A!
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/videos/DSMES-Playbook-webinar-video-low-res.mp4
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- How to Protect Against Measles - ASL
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, but the good news is that it can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. Talk to your doctor today and keep you and your kids protected from measles. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccination
Non-ASL version of this video is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHzziz6DbMI
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/video/about/check-in/MC-Check-in-Measles-ASL_lowres.mp4
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- Fundamentals of Quality Management System – Introduction
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Clinical and public health laboratories have a responsibility to ensure all specimen and testing activities are of the highest quality. Quality in the laboratory is a continual process and best accomplished using a systematic, managed approach.
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- Fundamentals of Quality Management System – Cost of Quality
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The cost of quality is more than a management tool. It’s a mindset that should be adopted at every operational level of a laboratory. The implications and cost associated with poor quality, or no quality, create ripple effects well beyond the walls of your laboratory. Adopting a cost of quality mindset helps improve all laboratory operations, which include reducing processing and testing errors and decreasing avoidable expenses that result from having to repeat the work. A laboratory pays for prevention once; however, it pays many times over to resolve recurring problems.
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- Fundamentals of Quality Management System – Continual Improvement
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Continual improvement means making things better to benefit both the customer and the laboratory. Without your engagement, laboratories run the risk of having laboratory work that deviates from the protocol, rather than a seamlessly integrated QMS that supports the high-quality work of the laboratory. Your quality work in the laboratory helps inform healthcare decisions for the individual and the community.
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- How to Use Naloxone Nasal Spray
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 30-second video on how to administer naloxone nasal spray to someone experiencing an opioid overdose
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/overdose-prevention/2024/30243024naloxone-spray.mp4
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- How to Use Injectable Naloxone
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 30-second video on how to administer injectable naloxone to someone experiencing an opioid overdose
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- Cómo usar un atomizador (spray) nasal de naloxona
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Video de 30 segundos sobre cómo administrar un atomizador (spray) nasal de naloxona a alguien que sufra una sobredosis.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/overdose-prevention/2024/330330naloxone-spray-Spanish.mp4
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- Cómo usar la naloxona inyectable
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Video de 30 segundos sobre cómo administrar la naloxona inyectable a alguien que sufra una sobredosis
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/overdose-prevention/2024/21982198naloxone-injectable-Spanish.mp4
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- NCHS Webinar: A Look at Suicide Rates in Puerto Rico
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The NCHS Webinar: A Look at Suicide Rates in Puerto Rico, took place on December 15, 2023 and featured a discussion with leading experts from the Puerto Rico Department of Health, Commission on Suicide Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Vital Statistics. The webinar discussion covered:
• The suicide trend profile in Puerto Rico
• Proposed etiologies of suicide in Puerto Rico
• What the Puerto Rico Department of Health is doing to address these numbers
This video can also be viewed at
http://WWWLINK.CDC.GOV/nchs/video/puerto-rico/24-346912-Post-Production-Webinar-Services-Suicide-Rates-Puerto-Rico-LowRes.wmv
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- Beyond the Diagnosis: Micha’s Story
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Micha shares how breast cancer has affected her relationships, career, and outlook on life, 10 years after her diagnosis. She now dedicates her time to spreading awareness about the risk of breast cancer among young women.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/breast/bringyourbrave/beyond-the-diagnosis/micha-story/micha-story-lowres.mp4
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- Beyond the Diagnosis: Megan’s Story
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- From the challenges of finding support to the joys of finding love, Megan shares her experiences as a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer survivor. In this video, Megan stresses the importance of staying attuned to the signs and symptoms of the disease while appreciating each moment with those who matter most.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/breast/bringyourbrave/beyond-the-diagnosis/megan-story/Megan-story-lowres.mp4
