This event was held on November 8 , 2006.

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This seminar provides a definition of special populations and an overview of key issues related to special populations in public health emergencies. In addition, speakers address gaps, challenges, and strategies in emergency preparedness planning for special populations. Community-level speakers share examples from their on-the-ground experience.

As a result of this training, you can learn to:

1. Identify special populations and their needs in emergency preparedness.
2. Learn approaches to include community groups and their concerns in planning.
3. Understand gaps and barriers to planning for special populations.

Accreditation

.1 CEU will be given; Designed to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Nursing for 1.8 contact hours.

Featured Speakers

Pam Blixt, Manager of Emergency Preparedness, City of Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support

Jane Braun, Deputy Director of Emergency Preparedness, Minnesota Department of Health

Rich Diedrichsen, Central Minnesota Red Cross Volunteer

Gladys Oakgrove, Office Manager, Native American Community Clinic, Minneapolis

Sponsored By

The University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness (UMNCPHP), a program of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Funded in part through a grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Academic Health Center Office of Emergency Response.

Minnesota Emergency Readiness Education and Training (MERET), a program of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and School of Public Health. Funded in part through a grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration.