Anthrax Distance Learning Event 10/18 & 10/22 (fwd)

[Laura Larsson]

Friends:

Apologies if this is a duplicate for you. It seems both useful and
critical and I felt I should pass it along.

Regards,

Laura Larsson
NLM Informatics Fellow, OHSU
and
Clinical Faculty
Health Services, University of Washington
larsson at u.washington.edu
listowner: PHNUTR-L, PHNURSES, PNWHEALTH, PHSW, HSR-L +
http://courses.washington.edu/hs590a/hs590a.html

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:05:26 -0400
From: e-news <enews at phf.org>
Subject: Anthrax Distance Learning Event 10/18 & 10/22

Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know
Live Broadcast: Oct. 18, 2001, 4:00 - 5:30 PM EDT
Re-Broadcast: Oct. 22, 2001, 5:00 - 6:30 PM EDT
This live satellite and web broadcast will present clinical guidelines and procedures for the early recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and reporting of anthrax exposure. A panel of experts from the CDC will provide an overview of clinical, laboratory and public health preparedness for potential Bacillus anthracis incidence. A toll-free audio line is also available for those unable to arrange a viewing location. Sponsored by the American Hospital Assn., American Medical Assn., Public Health Training Network, CDC, and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health.

For full details including satellite technical specifications and fax/call-in numbers for Q&A during the program, refer to the Acrobat Reader (PDF) flyer at www.phf.org/anthrax.pdf.  Information in HTML is posted at www.phf.org/anthraxHTML.htm.  A link to the web cast will be provided on the day of the broadcast at www.cdc.gov/phtn.

OTHER DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS:
For information on over 25 distance learning courses for public health professionals on bioterrorism and emergency preparedness, visit www.TrainingFinder.org.  Click on "Search" to search by the subject "Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness" or by keyword (e.g., anthrax).

CDC PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
www.bt.cdc.gov/
Contains bioterrorism fact sheets, guidelines, notification protocols, news, Frequently Asked Questions, links, and more.  Includes information about CDC roles and national programs such as the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile and the Health Alert Network.

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