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November 2006
Vol. I Issue V
LMS Online Education
The Center is pleased to announce the availability of FREE continuing education opportunities on the Pennsylvania Department of Health Learning Management System (LMS). Additional titles coming soon:
- Vaccine Development for Pandemic and Public Health Use
- Disaster Nursing
- Stress Response During Disasters
- Emergency Preparedness for Pandemics and All-Hazards and lots more!
These modules are typically only one hour in length, and contain the most up-to-date information. The specific accreditations for each module are listed online. Pennsylvania residents can visit www.health.state.pa.us/lms to register at no cost. Registered users can log in at www.pahealthinfo.net.
Latest: How the flu virus mutates from birds to humans
View current information 
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.
Novel Chikungunya Virus Variant in Returning Travelers
In 1 year, over 250,000 persons have been infected on the Indian Ocean islands. Full
story 
OSHA guidance for protecting employees against avian influenza
Occupational Safety and Health Administration gives guidance to the workplace. Full
story
Updated US pandemic influenza plan released
The plan outlines monitoring and surveillance, research, vaccines and vaccine production capacity, and more Full
story
Dr. Margaret Chan confirmed as head of the World Health Organization
Organization's work to be judged by impact on the people of Africa and on women Full
story
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.
