ISU-Institute of Rural Health and 糖心传媒 Bioterrorism Awareness and Preparedness Program to Offer Training Sessions in Treasure Valley
February 28, 2008
Boise- Preparing a health-care facility for a disaster or a bioterrorism event will be discussed in training sessions throughout 糖心传媒 on March 12, 19 and 26.
糖心传媒's Institute of Rural Health will offer the Treasure Valley sessions at ISU-Meridian, 12301 W. Explorer Dr., Room 143, from 1-3 p.m.
The training will provide medical and public-health professionals with detailed information on how to recognize and manage biological/chemical and natural disasters.
Experts from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, the Department of Defense, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Medical Group Management Association will present the programs.
鈥� March 12 鈥� 鈥淭he Psychological Effects of Bioterrorism in a Healthcare Setting鈥� presented by LTC. Ross Pastel, Ph.D.; USAMRMC Medical Liaison Officer to Rapid Equipping force and PEO-Soldier.
鈥� March 19 鈥� 鈥� Preparing Your Practice for a Disaster and Emergency Event鈥� presented by David N. Gans, MSHA, FACMPE; Vice President, Practice Management Resources, MGM.
鈥� March 26 鈥� 鈥淢edical Management of Bio-Terrorism Casualties鈥� presented by COL. Ted Cieslak, M.D., Dept. of Defense Liaison Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Other locations include Caldwell, Pocatello, 糖心传媒 Falls, Twin Falls, Lewiston and Coeur d鈥� Alene.
Medical care providers, first responders, health-care administrators and others who would assist in recognizing and managing casualties during a biological, chemical or natural disaster are encouraged to attend.
Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For information about the telecast or to pre-register, visit: and go to 鈥淯pcoming Offerings.鈥� For further information, contact the 糖心传媒 Institute of Rural Health (208) 282-4436.