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Although we've known the date of the next HHS webcast since late October, the subject has been a bit of a mystery.
Today I see the HHS has updated their PlanFirst Webcast page, indicating the subject of this month's webcast will be stockpiling and using antivirals.
The next broadcast will be the 8th in the series. Earlier broadcasts are archived on the HHS site and may be viewed at any time. Questions may be submitted prior to the show, via email.
Mark the date, Wednesday, December 17th at 2 p.m. ET, on your calendar. Here are the details from the HHS website:
PlanFirst Webcast
Join us on Wednesday, December 17th at 2 p.m. ET for the next PlanFirst Webcast. The focus of this Webcast will be a discussion of HHS guidance on antiviral drug use and stockpiling to be released later this month.
Antiviral drugs will be an important part of a multi-faceted response to an influenza pandemic. They will be used to contain an initial pandemic outbreak, slow the spread of infection, and treat those who have pandemic illness.
No registration is required. Email your questions for the Webcast panelists before and/or during the program to hhsstudio@hhs.gov. Please include your first name, state and town.
Previous PlanFirst Webcasts
Secretary Leavitt’s Discussion on Pandemic Planning and Preparedness (October 29, 2008) – 72 minutes
Secretary Mike Leavitt
Dr. Bill Raub, Science Advisor to Secretary Leavitt
Dr. Michael Osterholm, University of Minnesota
Maggie Fox, Reuters
Individual Preparedness (September 25, 2008) - 57 minutes
Admiral Joxel Garcia, HHS
Dr. Richard Benjamin, American Red Cross
Harlan Dolgin, PandemicPrep.org
Tim Woerther, PandemicPrep.org
Home Health Care Agencies Planning (July 8, 2008) - 57 minutes
Alexis Silver, Home Care Association of New York State
Geraldine A. Coyle, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
James G. Hodge, Jr., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Workplace Preparation (June 4 2008) - 46 minutes
Andrew Levinson, Department of Labor
New Federal guidance for State Pandemic Planning Assessments (April 30, 2008) - 65 minutes
Dr. Francisco Averhoff, CDC
Ms. Dana Carr, Department of Education
Ms. Barbara Bingham, Department of Labor
New Federal guidance for State Pandemic Planning Assessments (April 2, 2008) - 76 minutes
Dr. Dan Jernigan, CDC
Colonel Dan Bochicchio, National Guard
Ms. Joan Harris, Department of Transportation
Captain Ann Knebel, HHS
New Federal guidance for State Pandemic Planning Assessments (March 13, 2008) 68 minutes
Dr. William F. Raub, HHS
Ms. Barbara Bingham, Department of Labor
Dr. Christa-Marie Singleton, CDC
Paul Strang, Department of Homeland Security
Chris Logan, National Governors Association
Background
On March 13, 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched PlanFirst, a regular Webcast series on pandemic planning. The goal of the PlanFirst Webcasts is to help states, local communities, employers, faith-based and civic organizations, and families and individuals learn more about pandemic planning.
The pandemic influenza PlanFirst Webcasts are brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
