Public Health Foundation
ANTHRAX: FREE VIDEO COPIES AVAILABLE:
Wed Oct 31 14:21:35 2001


Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know, Part II
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Live Broadcast: Thu 1 Nov 2001, 1:30 - 3:00 PM EST

Re-broadcast: Mon 5 Nov 2001, 5:00 - 6:30 PM EST

This live satellite and webcast program, originating from the Howard
University College of Medicine, will present an update on clinical
guidelines and procedures for the early recognition, diagnosis,
treatment, and reporting of anthrax exposure.

A panel of experts from the National Medical Association, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and local public health will
provide an overview of clinical, laboratory, and public health
preparedness for potential _Bacillus anthracis_ incidence.

Leaders in the African American medical community will pose questions
to the panel of experts for discussion. Sponsored by the National
Medical Association, Public Health Training Network, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Howard University College of
Medicine. A toll-free audio line will be available for those unable to
arrange a viewing location.

Viewing information and technical specifications for the live
satellite broadcast, webcast, and audio line will be posted to:
www.cdc.gov/phtn

An Acrobat Reader (PDF) flyer listing course objectives and faculty is
online at:
www.phf.org/anthrax2HTML.htm

Information in HTML will be posted at:
www.phf.org/anthrax2HTML.htm


FREE VIDEO COPIES AVAILABLE:

The CDC will provide a single VHS videotape of the 11/1/01 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 1-877-252-1200 (011-301-645-7773 for international calls) or
online at:
http://bookstore.phf.org/prod174.htm

Alternatively, you may send a request for a single copy of the
"Anthrax Part II" video by sending your name and complete mailing
address by e-mail (info@phf.org) or fax (301-843-0159). Additional
copies may be purchased in packages of 5 copies for $35. There is a
15% discount on orders of 20 or more 5-packs (i.e., 100 videos). Order
multiple copies at:
http://bookstore.phf.org/prod175.htm

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 bioterrorism agents. Provides
bioterrorism fact sheets, guidelines, notification protocols, news,
Frequently Asked Questions, links, and more. Includes information
about CDC roles and national programs such as the National
Pharmaceutical Stockpile and the Health Alert Network.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES:
www.TrainingFinder.org

Provides information on over 30 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 Topic on Anthrax:
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html

Contains targeted links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal
agencies, professional associations, media reports, preformulated
MEDLINE searches, and more. MEDLINEplus is the NLM's consumer health
information service.

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