Texas A&M Health Science Center, in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services, is hosting a 2 day symposium focused on Medical Special Needs Preparedness.  This symposium will be held in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 2009 from 1-5pm and continue on the morning of February 11, 2009, from 8am-noon.

The purpose of this symposium is to review activities and challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ike and propose new models and solutions related to the management of Medical Special Needs populations.  Key issues to be discussed include notification, registries, evacuations, staffing and equipping MSN shelters, medical and public health challenges, communications, training, discharge planning and future planning considerations.  Participants: Public health, medical, EMS, hospital and emergency management officials who responded to the recent series of hurricanes in Texas will review issues related to ongoing preparedness for this vulnerable population. The outcome of this conference will be used to inform future health planning and training associated with managing the emergency needs of the vulnerable MSN population in Texas. 

This symposium is funded by DHHS grants from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).  Point of Contact for Registration:  Ms. Ann Lauter Phone: 979-458-6936 email: ann.lauter@teexmail.tamu.edu