Radiological and Nuclear Disaster Preparedness
Are we, as a nation, prepared for a radiological or nuclear attack? With concern over continued terrorist threats at home and abroad, “dirty bombs”, and the nuclear armament of rogue states, this question is just as relevant today as it was on September 11. This special session of Public Health Grand Rounds not only addresses these challenges, but reviews current efforts to improve the public health community’s ability to prepare for and respond to these threats. Source: CDC, 2010
Speakers and topics include:
Katherine Uraneck, MD : State and local perspectives
Charles W. Miller, PhD : Challenges and opportunities
Robert Jones, PhD : Detecting and identifying radiation exposures and contamination
John Halpin, MD, MPH : Worker safety and health issues
Daniel Sosin, MD, MPH, FACP : How public health preparedness and response resources can support radiologic and nuclear preparedness