PHF E-NEWS Original date: November 26, 2001
Subject: "CDC Responds: Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Anthrax - Lessons Learned"Live Broadcast: Thursday, November 29, 2001, 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon EST
Re-broadcast: Monday, December 3, 2001, 5:00 - 6:30 PM ESTThis live satellite and web broadcast will present an update on the clinical management of bioterrorism-related anthrax. Included will be an overview of clinical diagnosis and treatment recommendations. A panel of experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will review recent guidance and lessons learned to better prepare local clinicians to respond to subsequent anthrax bioterrorism attacks. A question and answer session will enable participants nationwide to pose questions to panelists in advance for response during the program. A toll-free audio line will be available for those unable to arrange a viewing location.
A program fact sheet with technical specifications for the live satellite broadcast, webcast, and audio line is posted at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp]. Webcast links for the entire series of bioterrorism broadcasts since October 18 can be found at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp].
FREE VIDEO COPIES AVAILABLE:
The CDC will provide a single VHS videotape of the 11/29/01 program free of charge to anyone who is unable to view the live broadcast. Videotapes will be available approximately 10 days after the broadcast. You can order the video from the Public Health Foundation by phone at 1-877-252-1200 (011-301-645-7773 for international calls) or online at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. Alternatively, you may request a single copy of the video by sending your name and complete mailing address by e-mail (info@phf.org) or fax (301-843-0159) with "Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Anthrax" in the subject line. Additional copies may be purchased in packages of 5 copies for $35. To order 5-packs online, visit <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. There is a 15% discount on orders of 20 or more 5-packs (i.e., 100 videos).UPCOMING WEEKLY BROADCASTS:
Weekly live broadcasts are scheduled for the "CDC Responds" series of distance learning programs on responding to emerging threats to the public's health. Print or download the series announcement in PDF at www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/seriesann.pdf.FOR THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION:
CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
www.bt.cdc.gov
Contains authoritative and up-to-date clinical and public information regarding anthrax and other potential bioterrorism agents. Provides bioterrorism fact sheets, guidelines, notification protocols, news, Frequently Asked Questions, links, and more.ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES:
TrainingFinder.org has been expanded into TRAIN, an online learning management system. Visit TRAIN at www.TRAIN.org.
Provides information on over 40 distance learning courses for public health professionals on bioterrorism and emergency preparedness. Click on "Search" to search by the subject "Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness" or by keyword (e.g., anthrax).National Library of Medicine - MEDLINEplus Health Topics
Anthrax: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html
Smallpox: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallpox.html
Biological/chemical weapons: <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html for biodefense and bioterrorism or www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/chemicalweapons.html for chemical weapons.Contains links to news reports, preformulated MEDLINE searches for relevant journal articles, pertinent information from CDC and other federal agencies, and more. MEDLINEplus is the NLM's consumer health information service.
Updated 4-20-08