| What: |
Texas Pandemic Influenza Regional Conference
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| When: |
8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24
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| Where: |
Scott and White Hospital, Mayborn Auditorium
2401 S. 31st St., Temple |
| 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. Tom Betz, Regional Medical Director, Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Service Region 7
Wayne Farrell, Director, Bell County Public Health District
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| Media Availability: |
Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Question and answer session with Dr. Betz and other speakers. |
| Contact: |
Emily Palmer, DSHS Assistant Press Officer, 512-458-7400. |