Should you have questions or need further information, please contact Pat Anders, Director of Preparedness Training at 518-474-2893 or pea02@health.state.ny.us
2006 NYS DOH Pandemic Influenza Meetings Invitation Letter
Background: As part of New York State Department of Health’s (NYS DOH) efforts to engage their partners in the DOH plan for pandemic influenza, and provide education regarding a pandemic flu outbreak, the NYS DOH is holding a series of regional meetings across
New York
State .
The purposes of the meetings are: 1) To describe the NYSDOH Pandemic Influenza Plan within the context of federal, state and local planning efforts, including continuity of operations plans;
2) To describe and assure that partners are aware of their roles, should a pandemic outbreak occur;
3) To provide a forum for local and regional partners to address questions and concerns to NYSDOH; and
4) To begin to address content-specific training needs (e.g., infection control training, epidemiological investigation, antiviral and vaccine prioritization, etc.).
The meetings are targeted to local health departments, hospitals, representatives of the professional providers (physicians, nurses, dentists, etc.) and associations, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, community health centers and mental health providers.
The NYS DOH looks forward to working with you on their pandemic flu preparedness efforts.
Meeting Information
Date: July 25, 2006 Time: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
Millenium Airport Hotel
2040 Walden Avenue
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
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Contact:Pat Anders, Director of Preparedness Training, NYS DOH Phone:518-474-2893 [Email]
2006 NYS DOH Pandemic Influenza Meetings Invitation Letter
