Bioterrorism, Emergency Preparedness Are Focus of 2010 U-Mary Health Care Institute

Bioterrorism and emergency preparedness came under the microscope Nov. 3-4, 2010, as the annual Harold Schafer Institute for Excellence in Health Care brought together national and state experts to explore the story behind the headlines and educate future health care leaders in this topical aspect of public health.
"It was an unprecedented opportunity for our students, health care professionals and the community to gain a greater understanding of this topic-from the scope and nature of the threats it represents to the role of public health providers in emergency preparedness and response," says Cheryl Kalberer, director of the Emerging Leaders Academy. "We were thrilled to have highly respected experts in the field from various levels sharing their knowledge and providing their diverse perspectives."
This year's institute kicked off Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6 PM, with the Excellence in Health Care Award Banquet, at which ND State Health Officer Dr. Terry Dwelle was recognized with the 2010 Harold Schafer Award for Excellence in Health Care. Dwelle was honored for his leadership with respect to a wide variety of public health issues, including emergency response and disease outbreaks. (See accompanying bio.)
Thursday, Nov. 4, Dr. Murray L. Cohen, an internationally recognized expert in bioterrorism and workplace safety, delivered the institute's keynote address, "It's a Microbial World and the Bugs Are Winning!" at 11 am, in Arno Gustin Hall. The free public presentation, provided helpful pointers for understanding today's headlines. (See accompanying bio.)
The address was followed by a public health and emergency preparedness panel discussion featuring ND Department of Health officials Brenda Vossler, director, Division of Hospital Preparedness and Response, Emergency Preparedness and Response Section, and Juli Sickler, director, Division of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Emergency Preparedness and Response Section.
The Schafer Institute for Excellence in Health Care is sponsored by the University of Mary Emerging Leaders in Health Care and the School of Health Sciences.

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