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Source: http://newswire.ascribe.org/cgi-bin...0323.050241&time=07 09 PDT&year=2009&public=0
Mon Mar 23 07:09:22 2009 Pacific Time
Library of Free Pandemic Flu Materials Debuts
MARIETTA, Ga., March 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- To strengthen the nation's preparedness for a potential influenza pandemic, the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) has launched a new clearinghouse of pandemic influenza communication materials. The Pandemic Influenza Resource Library, located at http://www.nphicpanflu.org , features a wide variety of communication materials for local and state pandemic influenza planning efforts.
"The Pandemic Influenza Resource Library offers a wealth of free materials that can help any community prepare for a potential pandemic," said ASTHO executive director Paul Jarris, MD, "It is also a great example of governmental public health working together at all levels to maximize resources."
At the Web site, visitors will find downloadable materials including fact sheets, posters, print and broadcast PSAs, guidebooks, checklists, newsletters and questionnaires in multiple languages. The materials are organized by topic - such as isolation and quarantine, social distancing and surge capacity - and audience - such as business, disabled populations and faith-based organization.
The materials were developed by public health communicators in local, state, federal and territorial health agencies. Visitors to the Web site can add to the Pandemic Influenza Resource Library by posting their own pandemic influenza materials.
"Preparedness is our best weapon against pandemic flu," said NPHIC President Tom Slater. "Exchanging information and learning from each other's efforts will build a coordinated, effective response."
Among the diverse array of resources available at the Pandemic Influenza Resource Library are a booklet for businesses from Kalamazoo, Michigan, a School Action Kit from Northern California, and a TV PSA from the highly acclaimed "Fifth Guy" campaign in Florida.
Established in 1990, NPHIC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a channel through which public health communicators nationwide exchange and share communication methods, techniques and information for the enrichment and improvement of public health. Its more than 400 members include directors of communication, public information officers, risk communication coordinators and health educators in local, state, federal and territorial health agencies, as well as private sector professionals that seek to improve public health.
To learn more about NPHIC, visit http://www.nphic.org .
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CONTACT: Thomas Slater, President, National Public Health
Information Coalition, 770-509-5555
Mon Mar 23 07:09:22 2009 Pacific Time
Library of Free Pandemic Flu Materials Debuts
MARIETTA, Ga., March 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- To strengthen the nation's preparedness for a potential influenza pandemic, the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) has launched a new clearinghouse of pandemic influenza communication materials. The Pandemic Influenza Resource Library, located at http://www.nphicpanflu.org , features a wide variety of communication materials for local and state pandemic influenza planning efforts.
"The Pandemic Influenza Resource Library offers a wealth of free materials that can help any community prepare for a potential pandemic," said ASTHO executive director Paul Jarris, MD, "It is also a great example of governmental public health working together at all levels to maximize resources."
At the Web site, visitors will find downloadable materials including fact sheets, posters, print and broadcast PSAs, guidebooks, checklists, newsletters and questionnaires in multiple languages. The materials are organized by topic - such as isolation and quarantine, social distancing and surge capacity - and audience - such as business, disabled populations and faith-based organization.
The materials were developed by public health communicators in local, state, federal and territorial health agencies. Visitors to the Web site can add to the Pandemic Influenza Resource Library by posting their own pandemic influenza materials.
"Preparedness is our best weapon against pandemic flu," said NPHIC President Tom Slater. "Exchanging information and learning from each other's efforts will build a coordinated, effective response."
Among the diverse array of resources available at the Pandemic Influenza Resource Library are a booklet for businesses from Kalamazoo, Michigan, a School Action Kit from Northern California, and a TV PSA from the highly acclaimed "Fifth Guy" campaign in Florida.
Established in 1990, NPHIC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a channel through which public health communicators nationwide exchange and share communication methods, techniques and information for the enrichment and improvement of public health. Its more than 400 members include directors of communication, public information officers, risk communication coordinators and health educators in local, state, federal and territorial health agencies, as well as private sector professionals that seek to improve public health.
To learn more about NPHIC, visit http://www.nphic.org .
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CONTACT: Thomas Slater, President, National Public Health
Information Coalition, 770-509-5555