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Low-income communities, communities of color, and members of LGBTQIA+ communities are some of the groups that often face greater risks during emergencies. Barriers to accessing resources and information are part of the problem. Communication efforts that take barriers into consideration, and are culturally responsive, are key parts of the solution. Please join CDC’s EPIC team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Mexico Ministry of Health, and U.S. state and local health departments are responding to a multinational outbreak of fungal meningitis among patients who underwent surgical procedures under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, since January 1, 2023. To date, more than 200 U.S. citizens have been

Presenters will discuss how power outages related to wildfires, hurricanes, and winter storms create significant challenges for communities. Participants will learn how preparedness strategies and the use of new data and health information technology capabilities, tools, and resources can help prevent adverse health impacts from power outages.

Join the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC) for "PPE from A to Z: Exploring the Latest Standards and Regulations for Health Care Personnel." Learn about updates to the standards for liquid barrier protection of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care facilities, and what those updates mean for your facility's PPE

Long COVID can affect multiple organ systems creating a myriad of different symptoms that may require treatment and affect returning to work. Clinicians play a critical role in evaluating and supporting patients in their return to work. Tailored support and workplace accommodations are an important part of caring for patients with Long COVID. During this

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to emphasize the importance of ongoing surveillance to detect human infections with novel influenza A viruses, including highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. A(H5N1) viruses continue to spread among wild birds and poultry in the United States and many regions of the world. Surveillance can also

CDC will host a virtual town hall to gather public input on the creation of a network of regional preparedness and response centers. CDC is seeking public input on opportunities and challenges for designing and implementing the new network.

The work of this committee includes the coordination of trainings for healthcare responders and supporting agencies in order to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to prepare and respond to a disaster. This event is currently closed for registration.