According to a new report from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University and funded, in part, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health in the earliest years—beginning with the future mother’s well-being before she becomes pregnant—lays the groundwork for a lifetime of vitality. The report,  The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood can be read by clicking on this link.

Bed bugs are in the news these days.  It is a serious environmental concern.

Read this special health alert on bed bugs in a John Hopkin’s newsletter.

The Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE) presents a workshop entitled The Art and Science of Effective Leadership: Things That You Didn’t Know, But Must Know To Thrive as a Leader on December 3, 2010.

The goal of this workshop is to elicit a series of “Aha!” reactions as we explore health education leadership realities such as leading with and without the title you’ve got the  title-finding followers, building commitment, risk taking, positionary vs. decisionary leadership, recognizing and seizing leadership opportunities, and living with the consequences of taking on a leadership role

In addition  SOPHE welcomes all posters/displays from organizations, faculty, staff and students (both graduate and undergraduate)

You can get a brochure about the upcoming leadership conference by clicking on this link.

If you are interested in a poster/display please click on this link for the application.

Safety Works is a monthly newsletter that highlights the latest safety information from Safe Kids USA, as well as opportunities to take action, information on recalls and other relevant news for those interested in child safety.

You can read the September issue of Safety Works plus past issues by clicking on this link.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, with funding from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has launched a new and innovative website, PACT360 – Police And Communities Together. PACT360 features five law enforcement-led community prevention education programs designed to deal with existing drug and alcohol issues and empower parents and teens to protect themselves against these dangers.

Check it out today!

Powdered Similac infant formulas (including soy formulas) have been recalled.  The recall does NOT affect specialty powdered formulas (Elecare, Alimentum) nor any of the liquid concentrates nor ready to feed formulas) According to an  Abbot representative the recall was voluntary and based upon a remote possibility of trace amounts of a common beetle in one production area.  The FDA states that the affected formulas pose no immediate risk.

Parents can call Abbott Nutrition at 800-986-8850 or access the Similac Recall Site to determine if the formula they purchased is part of the recall by entering the lot number on the can.

The Institute for Prevention is offering a Training special for Health Professionals until October 1, 2010.If you register for one person a second can attend FREE.

The Institute for Prevention is a leader in the delivery and development of specialized prevention and proactive programming, IFP promotes professional and personal development through a variety of individualized programs designed to meet the needs of all segments of society.

For more information, please call 732.914.3815 or click on their website for a list IFP’s training topics and schedule.