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Cross-Border Public Health Preparedness Conference for Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia
October 25, 2006.
Four Points Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport
Disasters do not stop at county and state borders. The response to a disaster can be hindered by differing laws, regulations, communication systems and response agencies among affected states. Information and Registration
Latest: "Pandemic Origins: Prediction and Prevention of Global Threats", by Dean Donald Burke, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
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Visit UPCPHP’s essential avian influenza (bird flu) information site. It’s updated regularly with the latest in avian influenza news, avian and human statistics, and links to experts around the world.
"Anthrax 5 years later: Accomplishments and Challenges"… Full
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"FBI Is Casting A Wider Net in Anthrax Attacks "... Full
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"E-coli outbreak update - everything you need to know"... Full
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Pitt scientists get $1.3M grant for bird flu vaccine... Full
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UPCPHP hosted “Weathering the Storm”, a day-long flood symposium on Sept. 15, 2006. With over 60 registrants representing law enforcement, public health, businesses, health science students, and emergency management agencies, the day provided lessons learned from Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina to improve local and regional response to floods. More Information
The University of Pittsburgh Center for Public Health Preparedness (UPCPHP) trains public health professionals, including professionals in related organizations, to respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health threats and emergencies. Housed in the Center for Public Health Practice at the Graduate School of Public Health, UPCPHP is a project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through cooperative agreement number U90/CCU324238.
