| What: |
Texas Pandemic Influenza Regional Conference |
| When: |
8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 |
| Where: |
Tarrant County College, Southeast Campus Southeast Ballroom 2100 Southeast Parkway, Arlington |
| 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. |
| 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. James Zoretic, Regional Medical Director, Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Service Region 2/3 Dr. John Carlo, Medical Director, Dallas County Health and Human Services |
| Media Availability: |
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Question and answer session with Dr. Zoretic and other speakers. |
| Contact: |
William Ayres, DSHS Communications Office, 512-458-7400. |