PHF E-NEWS Original date: December 3, 2001
Subject: "CDC Responds: Risk Communication and Bioterrorism"Live Broadcast: Thursday, December 6, 2001, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Re-broadcast: Tuesday, December 11, 2001, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ESTThis live satellite and web broadcast will present and update important risk communication information for those involved in bioterrorism communication. The broadcast will cover: forming your public information messages about health risks caused by an act of bioterrorism; responding to public health concerns at the local, state and federal levels; and issues of concern when a public health investigation and a criminal investigation converge. 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 in Acrobat Reader (PDF) and HTML at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp].
FREE VIDEO COPIES AVAILABLE:
The CDC will provide a single VHS videotape of the 12/6/01 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]. 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.Next broadcast: "Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know"
Live Broadcast: Thursday, December 13, 2001, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Re-broadcast: Monday, December 17, 2001, 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Participants must register for this program. A fact sheet with program details, CE credit and registration information, and technical specifications is posted in Acrobat Reader (PDF) and HTML at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp].TO WATCH OR PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON PAST BROADCASTS:
http://www.sph.unc.edu/academics/webcasts.html
If you have RealPlayer, you can view past "CDC Responds" bioterrorism broadcasts entirely or by the segments that interest you. In addition, links let you post an online review of any past program using TrainingFinder.org. Simply select "View" for the webcast title, then click on, "Submit a Review for this Webcast." Course sponsors and other professionals will benefit from your feedback.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] and www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/chemicalweapons.html].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