Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NHSN Adjusted Ranking Metric (ARM) Dashboard
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- NHSN Adjusted Ranking Metric (ARM) Dashboard
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Kevin Kennedy and Ruth Kallay provides a deeper understanding of the ARM rankings, help you effectively interpret and apply concepts in your facility.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/266826682025NHSNATAdjustedRankingMetricsARM.mp4
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- Ventilator-associated Event (VAE) with Case Studies
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- During the CDC 2025 NHSN Annual Training, Emily Witt presents Ventilator-associated Event Case Studies
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/210421042025NHSNATVAECaseStudies.mp4
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- Ventilator-associated Event (VAE)
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- During the CDC 2025 NHSN Annual Training, Samantha Holton describes the VAE algorithm, explains VAE key terms and criteria for meeting each tier of the algorithm, and ways how to locate resources to assist in performing VAE surveillance and reporting.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/422142212025NHSNATVentilator-associatedEventVAE.mp4
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- Pneumonia Events with Case Studies
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Jennifer Watkins and Jennifer Watkins provides a detailed explanation of the NHSN protocol for Pneumonia Event surveillance with Case Studies during the CDC 2025 NHSN Annual Training.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/432043202025NHSNATPneumonia.mp4
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- Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance: From Definitions with Case Studies (Q & A)
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Jordan Queen provides a detailed explanation of the NHSN protocol for UTI surveillance and data collection during the CDC 2025 NHSN Annual Training.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/2042042025NHSNATUrinaryTInfection.mp4
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- BSI Case Study: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Dominique Godfrey, LaTasha Boswell, and Marissa McMeen present case studies and provide valuable feedback.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/24102410BSICaseStudyTeamworkMakesDreamWork.mp4
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- AU Report AR PSP
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Hayley Koslik educates on the function of Standardized Antimicrobial Administration Ratio (SAAR), the components of AU Option Report and navigating the AR and Patient Safety Portal.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/261426142025NHSNATAUReportARPSP.mp4
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- Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Option: Beginner Analysis
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- During the CDC 2025 NHSN Annual Training, Virgie Fields demonstrates how to run and interpret AR Option analysis reports.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/11053110532025NHSNAROptionBeginnerAnalysis.mp4
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- NHSN AUR Reporting for CMS
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Michelle Fedrick,
Stephanie Sutton, provides an overview of mechanism for reporting, steps for meeting the AUR Measure withing the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/988298822025NHSNATAURReportingCMS.mp4
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- Patient Safety Structural Measure
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- NHSN provides an overview of CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/3563562025NHSNATPatientSafetyStructuralMeasure.mp4
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- NHSN Hospital Respiratory Data (HRD): Analysis Reports and Data Quality Considerations
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Ally Binder,
Emily Witt,
Andrea Cool,
Thomeka Oyebade, discuss the NHSN Hospital Respiratory Data (HRD): Analysis Reports and Data Quality Considerations
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/274227422025NHSNATHRDAnalysisReports.mp4
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- Nurse Staffing Hours
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Rita Allen, educates on Nurse Staffing Hours reporting requirements, Monthly Survey reporting and manual or CSV upload data entry.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/874087402025HSNursetaffingoursIndicator.mp4
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- NHSN AT HPC and DFOS Reporting
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Marsha Williams introduces the Healthcare Preparedness component and Daily Facility Operating Status Reporting.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2026/238023802025NHSNATHPCDFOSReporting.mp4
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- Introduction to Laboratory Director University
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- This webinar discusses the launch of Laboratory Director University (LDU), a program developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webinar describes the Laboratory Director University (LDU) curriculum, learning pathways, and opportunities for continuing education (CE) credits.
This video can also be viewed at
https://reach.cdc.gov
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- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - June 25, 2026 - Day 2 of 3
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States.
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- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - June 24, 2026 - Day 1 of 3
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States.
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- A Particle is a Particle
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- This video explains how NIOSH-approved respirators protect workers from a wide range of airborne hazards. Learn what aerosols are, why “a particle is a particle,” and how respirator filters capture particles through mechanical and electrostatic methods. The video also describes NIOSH respirator certification, including N95 filtering facepiece respirators, and explains why certification testing uses worst-case conditions to ensure high levels of protection across healthcare, construction, laboratory, and other work settings.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/A_Particle_is_a_Particle_LoRes.mp4
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- Understanding Prostate Cancer: A Conversation with Nathan
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Join Nathan, a retired truck driver, as he shares information about prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. In this candid and relatable conversation, Nathan opens up about the questions he asked, the decisions he faced, and the support that helped him along the way. Designed to empower men and their loved ones, this video encourages informed, shared decision-making about prostate cancer care. Whether you're considering screening or supporting someone who is, Nathan’s story offers insight, reassurance, and hope.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/prostate/prostatecancerscreening/talk-to-nathan/Talk-to-Nathan-Prostate-Cancer-v07-LowRes.mp4
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- You're My Everything
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Video on the importance of taking action to help protect yourself, your family, your community, your everything.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/vaccines/2025/15721572you-are-my-everything.mp4
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- You're My Everything (Spanish)
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Vídeo sobre la importancia de actuar para ayudar a protegerte a ti y a tus seres queridos de las enfermedades respiratorias.
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- Vessel Sanitation Program: Protecting Public Health on Cruise Ships since 1975
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Training video about how CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program works with the cruise ship industry to protect public health on cruise ships.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/vessel-sanitation/videos/VSP_loRes.mp4
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- 2025 – 2026 Clinical Recommendations for Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Control
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- During this COCA Call, presenters will provide an overview of the burden of influenza disease and discuss recommendations for influenza vaccination, testing, and treatment for people of all ages for the 2025-2026 season.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/coca/media/videos/Coca-call-12-11-2025.mp4
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- Recognize Infection Risks in Healthcare
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Learning to recognize infection risks in healthcare means learning to identify moments throughout your workday when there is an opportunity for germs to spread and make people sick.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/videos/RecognizeRisks-LowRes.mp4
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- What is the Total Testing Process?
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- This video focuses on providing awareness of the total testing process to novice or early-career lab professionals. It provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical testing cycle, detailing the essential steps involved in the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases. The video emphasizes the importance of each phase in ensuring accurate diagnostic outcomes and minimizing errors.
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- Importance of Clinical Partnerships in Ensuring Quality Safety of Point-of-Care-Testing
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- This webinar discusses the importance of laboratory and testing professionals building and sustaining strong relationships with their partners. It emphasizes how those partner relationships ensure that laboratory and testing communities keep prioritizing quality and safety.
This video can also be viewed at
https://reach.cdc.gov
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- BMBL 6th Edition Updates Clinical Laboratory Biosafety Recommendations
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- This webinar describes how laboratory professionals can safely perform diagnostic testing on clinical specimens by following standard precautions. The webinar also provides an overview of educational resources available through the OneLabTM Network.
This video can also be viewed at
https://reach.cdc.gov
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- CDC ZOHU Call September 3, 2025
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- CDC ZOHU Call September 3, 2025
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/zohu-call/videos/september-2025-zohu-call.mp4
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- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - December 5, 2025 - Day 2 of 2
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States.
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- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - December 4, 2025 - Day 1 of 2
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States.
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Option SRIR & pSIR Modeling
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Presentation highlighting the NHSN Antimicrobial Resistance Option’s risk adjusted metrics: Standardized Resistant Infection Ratio (SRIR) and Pathogen-specific Standardized Infection Ratio (pSIR).
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2025/1223212232ODNewAROptionBenchmarkMetrics.mp4
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- Teen Workers: Real Jobs, Real Risks (Mallory’s Story)
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This video is part of the Youth at Work-Talking Safety curriculum for young workers. This curriculum helps teachers and school and community-based job placement staff educate young people about the basics of job safety and health. This science-based curriculum was developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and numerous partners dedicated to reducing occupational injuries and illnesses among youth.
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- OneLab VR Autoclave Safety Scenario
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Safely loading, operating, and unloading an autoclave involves multiple steps for a successful run. Step into OneLab VR’s spacious autoclave room and learn the proper steps to safely load, operate, and unload an autoclave. Note: This video contains a voice over that was generated via AI.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/labtraining/videos/onelab/onelabvr_autoclave_safety_scenario/OLVR_Autoclave_Promo_08_lr.mp4
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- Introduction of Laboratory Director University (LDU) Promo Video
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- CDC is excited to announce the launch of Laboratory Director University. Laboratory Director University is a free training program offering self-paced, high-quality content and resources for current and aspiring laboratory directors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality, Division of Clinical Laboratory Improvement and Quality has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Laboratory Systems to develop this program. This brief promotional video announces LDU and provide an overview of the purpose, audience, and proposed curriculum. Note: This video contains a voice over that was generated via AI.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/labtraining/videos/onelab/intro_to_ldu/LDU_Promo_09_lr.mp4
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- U.S. Firefighters: Join the NIOSH NFR and Fight Cancer Together
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Help fight cancer in the fire service. Join the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR) today.
All U.S. firefighters—whether they’ve had cancer or not—can join the NFR and tell the NFR about their time in the fire service. This helps NIOSH identify factors that relate to cancer outcomes over time.
Take five minutes to set up your NFR profile, then answer questions about your work history and exposures. Your story can make a real difference.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry/index.html
Join now: https://nfr.cdc.gov
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/nfr_fight_cancer/low_res.mp4
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- Tell Us About Your Fire Service | Join the NIOSH NFR for Cancer
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR) is working to understand and reduce cancer in the fire service. All U.S. firefighters—whether they’ve had cancer or not—can join the NFR and tell the NFR about their time in the fire service. This helps NIOSH identify factors that relate to cancer outcomes over time.
We need all U.S. firefighters—active or retired, career or volunteer, and from any specialty—to answer the call and join the NFR today. Take 5 minutes to set up your NFR profile and answer questions about your work history and exposures. Your participation can make a difference for future generations of firefighters.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry/index.html
Join now: https://nfr.cdc.gov
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/nfr_tell_service/low_res.mp4
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- Answer the Call: Join the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Answer the call. Join the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR) and help NIOSH understand and reduce cancer in the fire service.
All U.S. firefighters—active or retired, career or volunteer, with or without cancer, and from any specialty—can join.
It only takes 5 minutes to get started. Your participation can make a difference for future generations of firefighters.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry/index.html
Join now: https://nfr.cdc.gov
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/video/lo-res/nfr_answer_the_call/low_res.mp4
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- The Path of Yeast Resistance: Drug-resistant Candida on the Rise - Sept 18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- During this COCA Call, presenters will share current evidence demonstrating the increase in antifungal resistance among C. auris and C. parapsilosis and discuss recommendations for testing and treatment.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/coca/media/videos/COCA_091825.mp4
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- When a tick bite causes a red meat allergy
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A Georgia man enjoys the outdoors but never gives much thought to ticks until he wakes up one night lightheaded and covered in hives. This begins his months-long journey to uncover the cause of his frequent and seemingly inexplicable symptoms. This video shares his experience with an allergy called alpha-gal syndrome, that is caused by the bite of a lone star tick, and how to prevent this potentially life-threatening allergy to products like red meat, dairy, and some medicines.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/alpha-gal-syndrome/videos/When_a_Tick_Bite_Causes_a_Red_Meat_Allergy_AGS_Final_Lo_Res.mp4
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- West Nile Virus: It Starts with a Mosquito Bite
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Devin was making the most of the long, warm summer days in Georgia by building a backyard shed he’d been planning for months. All it took was one bite from an infected mosquito while he worked and his life changed forever. After becoming paralyzed from the waist down because of West Nile virus, Devin shares his journey from diagnosis to living with long-term complications of severe West Nile virus disease and the importance of preventing mosquito bites.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/videos/WNV_It_Starts_with_a_Mosquito_Bite_Final_LoRes.mp4
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- Preventing Lyme Disease in Children
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A Virginia mom shares her experience after she realized her daughter was bitten by a tick while playing on her outdoor playset. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bites of infected blacklegged ticks. Children can encounter ticks in their own backyards and are more likely to be bitten by ticks that are infected with Lyme disease bacteria if they live in areas where Lyme disease is common, like the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Upper Midwest. A CDC pediatrician joins Christy’s story to share steps people can take to help prevent tick bites and Lyme disease.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/videos/Preventing_Lyme_Disease_in_Children_FINAL_low_res.mov
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- NHSN Resources at Your Fingertips: Webpage Updates for 2025
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This presentation reviews key features of the NHSN webpages for 2025. NHSN users will be able to quickly identify the most helpful resources that facilities can use for reporting respiratory pathogens and vaccination data.
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- Healthcare-Associated Infections in Dialysis Dashboard, 2019-2023
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- An overview of the NHSN Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in Dialysis Dashboard, 2019-2023
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- Preventing High Impact Data Quality Errors
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This presentation will review how to understand NHSN Data Quality Check categories and procedures, identify common data quality concerns in NHSN data, how to understand the impact of common data quality errors on CMS performance, and utilize tools to evaluate data quality independently.
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- Introduction to the New Dialysis Facility Type
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Learn about the new facility type and location that has been added in NHSN’s Dialysis Component.
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- Surveillance for MDROs in LTCFs: LabID Event Modules Part 1
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- "The two part training presentation will demonstrate an understanding of Laboratory-identified (LabID) Event surveillance and reporting requirements for NHSN, explain Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) definitions and protocols, define required monthly summary data for CDI reporting, and describe how to manually enter CDI LabID event data and monthly summary data into the NHSN application.
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This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/nhsn/2025/16201620A-LTC-Training-Updates_LabID-Part1.mp4
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- Breaking Down BRCA
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This video explains the importance of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in fighting cancer and how changes, or “mutations,” can occur that prevent these genes from doing their jobs properly, raising a person’s risk for breast, ovarian, and other cancers. Learning about your family history of cancer can help you and a healthcare provider understand your own cancer risk.
Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/BRCA.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/gynecologic/breaking-down-brca/breaking-down-brca-lowres.mp4
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- Every Piece Matters
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This video explains how having some types of cancers in your family can affect your own risk of getting cancer and emphasizes the importance of sharing what you do know with a healthcare provider to better inform your health decisions.
Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/familyhistory.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/videos/gynecologic/every-piece-matters/every-piece-matters-lowres.mp4
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- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - September 19, 2025 – Day 2 of 2
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States.
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- Disease Detectives on the Frontlines: Empowering Women in India
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Historically, India's Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)— a two-year, full-time program— had few female trainees and low participation from certain states and regions. To address these challenges, CDC and the ICMR-NIE initiated a hybrid approach so it is easier for more women to participate. Through FETP investments, CDC enhances global preparedness and keeps America safe.
Video Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/video/transcripts/HEATW-India-EIS-Meghna-Desai-transcript.docx
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/video/2024-08-28-heatw-india-eis-meghna-desai/HEATW-India-EIS-Meghna-Desai-lores.mp4
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- Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease (15 sec)
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious illness that can progress over time to kidney failure. Health care providers play an important role in screening their patients at risk for CKD to provide early treatment and prevent or delay complications like cardiovascular disease and kidney failure.
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/kidney-disease/2025/619619CDC-DDT-CKD-Provider-Video-15s-HD.mp4
