Global Handwashing Day
Each year on October 15, CDC works with global partners and colleagues to highlight Global Handwashing Day and raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap and water.
12 events found.
Events
-
-
-
APIC Virginia Annual Educational Conference
The Virginia chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC Virginia) is hosting its 51st annual educational conference October 15-16 at The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg. This year’s theme, Moving Mountains: Influencing the Future of Infection Prevention, will bring together professionals from healthcare and public health to learn, share experiences, and […]
-
International Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week honors the dedicated professionals who protect patients, staff, and communities from healthcare-associated infections. This year, we celebrate the journey — from the plague doctors of the 1600s to the infection preventionists of tomorrow. Past. Present. Protected. Three words that honor the history, the progress, and the promise of infection prevention.
-
Cuppa Tea with an IP
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
-
Cuppa Tea with an IP
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
-
-
One Health Day
2026 is the 11th year that One Health Day has provided an opportunity for organizations, groups and individuals around the world to hold hundreds of events raising awareness about One Health* and the complex challenges it addresses at the interface of animals, environment, humans and plants.
-
Cuppa Tea with an IP
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
-
Cuppa Tea with an IP
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
-
MDRO Private Laboratory Education Series: Importance of Surveillance & the Role of Public Health
In collaboration with the Virginia Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Group, DCLS is excited to provide a 3-part webinar series intended for clinical microbiology laboratory testing personnel to provide education and improve understanding of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This event is for the third webinar, Importance of Surveillance and the Role of Public Health.
-
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), every November 18-24, raises awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use and the threat antimicrobial resistance (AR) poses to people, animal, plants, and their shared environment.
-
Cuppa Tea with an IP
Every Wednesday at 2:00pm infection preventionist (IP) can join the VDH HAI/AR Team for Cuppa Tea with an IP. Cuppa Tea with an IP is a weekly chance to chat live with a VDH IP and subject matter experts (SMEs) about your infection prevention and control questions. We can’t wait to hear your questions and […]
-
National Rural Health Day
In 2026, National Rural Health Day (NRHD) celebrates 15 years of honoring the Power of Rural. Founded by NOSORH in 2011, this national observance shines a spotlight on the dedication of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and partners working to address the unique healthcare needs of rural communities across America.