| What: |
Texas Pandemic Regional Conference
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| When: |
8:45 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 17
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| Where: |
Region 2 Education Service Center, 209 N. Water St., Corpus Christi |
| Who: |
Texas Department of State Health Services Invited attendees include state and local health officials; city and county officials; emergency management coordinators; clinicians; hospital personnel; school, college and university officials; business and community leaders; nonprofit organizations; and professional associations.
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| Why: |
Discuss the recent novel H1N1 flu outbreak in Texas and preparedness plans for future outbreaks of H1N1 or other forms of influenza. Sessions provide state, regional and local perspectives on pandemic influenza preparedness planning and response. |
| Speakers: |
Dr. Brian Smith, Regional Medical Director, Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Service Region 11 Annette Rodriguez, Interim Director, Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
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| Media Availability: |
Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Question and answer session with Dr. Smith and other speakers |
| Contact: |
Emily Palmer, DSHS Assistant Press Officer, 512-458-7400. |