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"Bioterrorism" Presentation at Library
by Corey Ballantyne Friday, Feb. 28, 2003 at 4:22 PM
cjbst57@pitt.edu (email address validated)

Carnegie Library program on "bioterrorism."

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (http://www.clpgh.org/)
will present a program entitled, �Bioterrorism: Things you should know,� on Tuesday, March 11, from 7-8:30 PM in the Carnegie Museum of Art Theatre. The program is part of the �2003 Wellness Series,� a series of health-related events. The library website describes the program�s content as follows:

�Highlights: R. Norton Hall, MD, Medical Director of Highmark Healthplace/Health Education Center will discuss "An overview of biologic agents of harm." Chris Conti, MD, Assistant Director of Research, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System will discuss "Proactive measures for homeland defense." Loren H. Roth, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President, Medical Services, UPMC Health System and Associate Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh will discuss "A bioterrorism threat - a healthcare system prepares." Tom Stein, MD, Medical Director, Prehospital Services and Lifeflight, Allegheny General Hospital will discuss "The smallpox vaccine and its ramifications for healthcare workers, emergency personnel and the general public." Following the discussion, panel members will answer questions from the audience.�

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