Announcements

EDC will participate in a variety of sessions at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Annual Conference, April 18–21, in Washington, D.C.

EDC’s Zero Suicide Institute is a partner for HLTH, The Future of Healthcare, an upcoming health care innovation event to be held May 6–9 in Las Vegas. The event features 100 sessions covering new technologies, innovative tools, and business strategies for improving health care while lowering costs.

Early experiences with science can help children develop the problem-solving skills they need for life. What Parents Talk About When They Talk About Learning: A National Survey About Young Children and Science, a new report from EDC and SRI International, provides a window into parents’ perceptions of early science learning at home—and presents some opportunities for improvement. Help us tell parents, educators, and media producers about the importance of early science learning by downloading the images below to share.

EDC has been selected by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation as a recommended partner and preferred provider of equity-focused consulting services for public school districts throughout New England.

EDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center is sponsoring “Improving Care for Homeless Patients at Risk for Suicide,” a free webinar designed for clinicians and health organization staff who work with homeless individuals. The event will be held on January 30, 2:30–4 p.m. (ET).

EDC public health specialists will present on a variety of timely topics at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo, held November 4–8 in Atlanta, Georgia.