PHF E-NEWS Original date: October 19, 2001
Subject: Free Video of Anthrax Satellite BroadcastANTHRAX: WHAT EVERY CLINICIAN SHOULD KNOW
If you missed the live satellite broadcast on October 18, 2001, single copies of the program are available free of charge on VHS videotape. You can order by phone 1-877-252-1200 (011-301-645-7773 for international calls), fax (301-843-0159), e-mail (info@phf.org), or on-line at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. Additional copies may be purchased in packages of 5 copies for $35. There is a 15% discount on orders of 20 or more 5-packs (i.e., 100 videos). Order multiple copies at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41].The archived version of the webcast is available at http://www.sph.unc.edu/academics/webcasts.html?webcast=2001-10-18_anthrax on the University of North Carolina School of Public Health web site. Please note that RealPlayer Version 8 or higher is required. Visit http://proforma.real.com/real/player/player.html?src=011011realhome_1,011011rpchoice_h1&dc=101910181017.
The program presents clinical guidelines and procedures for the early recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and reporting of anthrax exposure. A panel of experts from the CDC provides an overview of clinical, laboratory and public health preparedness for potential Bacillus anthracis incidence. Sponsored by the American Hospital Assn., American Medical Assn., Public Health Training Network, CDC, and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health.
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.NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE – MEDLINEPLUS HEALTH TOPIC ON ANTHRAX
The National Library of Medicine at NIH has created a Medlineplus health topic page on anthrax. Medlineplus is the NLM's consumer health information service. The new page was released October 18. It contains targeted links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal agencies, professional associations, media reports, prefab Medline searches, and more. The URL is http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html.Updated 4-14-07