Special FLU.GOV Webcast For Pregnant Women & New Mom's Today!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a special live FLU.GOV webcast for pregnant women and new moms later today (August 27, 2009) from 1-2PM Eastern Time.

Are you or a loved one expecting a new baby or have you recently become a new mom? Now you can get up-to-date information regarding what to do about the Flu as experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and an OB/GYN share important information during today's live webcast at: http://www.flu.gov/

Scheduled Panel Participants will include:

Kathleen Sebelius-Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Tina Tchen-Director of White House Office of Public Liaison
Dr. Anne Schuchat-Director, National Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Tony Fauci-Director, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Laura Riley, M.D. OB/GYN-Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital
Tina Johnson-CNM, Director, Professional Practice and Health Policy, American College of Nurse-Midwives

You can join the discussion by sending questions or comments to hhsstudio@hhs.gov

You can also find out more information about what you can do about the Flu by visiting http://www.flu.gov/ which is your one-stop website for all the latest information about the flu and the new H1N1 flu virus from the CDC and other top scientists and doctors. For special information especially for pregnant women be sure to visit: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/pregnant.htm

Til Next Time,

Be Vigilant, Be Prepared, Be Safe!

Alfred McComber
"America's Head Coach On Personal Security,
Safety & Emergency Preparedness!"

National Night Out:--America's Night Out Against Crime!!!

The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) has announced that the "26th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) program will culminate on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2009.

National Night Out, a year-long community building campaign, is designed to: (1) Heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a clear message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and actively fighting back against crime.

Along with traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns now celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local law enforcement officers, safety fairs and even special events and activities just for kids and young adults.

NNO 2008 involved 37 million people (including yours truly), in 15,449 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. National Night Out 2009 is expected to be the largest ever! NNO is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) in partnership with Target.

For more details regarding National Night Out 2009 and local NNO events taking place right in your area, visit: http://www.nationalnightout.org/ or contact your local law enforcement agency.

Til Next Time,

Be Vigilant, Stay Safe!

Alfred McComber
"America's Head Coach On Personal Security,
Safety And Emergency Preparedness"