March 3, 2008 - Albany, New York, University of Albany School of Public Health announces Pandemic Planning for Academic Institutions Webcase.

When: March 13, 2008 10-11:15 AM ET Rebroadcast Time: 4-5:15 PM ET This program is co-sponsored by the Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness, and features Ms. Hosmanek who currently serves as a facilitator for the University of Iowa Pandemic Influenza Task Force and also played an instrumental role in the ASPH/CDC Pandemic Influenza Collaborative Group which developed the forthcoming "Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Resource Kit for Academic Institutions."  She will share information and resources available to academic institutions to support their pandemic influenza preparedness efforts, and lessons learned during the development and execution of the April 2007 tabletop exercise designed to prompt rapid decision-making and test the current Pandemic Plan at the University of Iowa. Continuing Education Units: Nursing Contact Hours, CHES and CME credits are available upon completion of evaluation and post-test. More information about credits:  http://www.ualbanycphp.org/contedcredits.cfm?ID=101. Who Should Attend: National Audience of state and local public health professionals and their partners (e.g., healthcare professionals, EMS personnel, law enforcement, media representatives, etc.) For more information: mailto:cphp@uamail.albany.edu or phone 518-486-7921 There is no charge for this program.  Reservations are requested - please use contact information above, or register at http://www.prepareiowa.com/Public/Catalog/Description.aspx?CourseID=585