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Terrorism Preparedness Planning for Diverse Public Health Communities
April 7, 2005
Webcast Archive:
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Program Description:
Dr. Walks founded and leads a consulting firm that specializes in the policy and practice of Health, Education and Human Services with a focus on the specific opportunities and challenges of large metropolitan and minority communities. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Health Services Management and Leadership at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. He served as operational commander during the anthrax attack on Washington and delivered updates to the public via television and radio.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Identify methods used to ensure effective management during a crisis situation.
- Describe techniques used for effective risk communication with the public.
- Recognize essential components of addressing diverse populations in a crisis situation.
Who Should Attend:
National audience of state and local public health professionals and their partners (e.g., healthcare professionals, EMS personnel, law enforcement, media representatives, etc).
This project was supported under a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in cooperation with the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH). Grant number U90/CCU224249-01. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or ASPH.
