The Crash of the Pandemic Wave: The Public Health Response to the H1N1 Influenza Virus 

Panelists will share their perspectives on the challenges of their agency’s response to the H1N1 outbreak and lessons learned. The panelists will share a strategy to integrate these lessons learned with a vision for enhancing the nation’s ability to prepare, respond, and recover from future events. Read full description.

Moderator:

Nicole Lurie, MD, MSPH
Rear Admiral, US Public Health Service, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human Services Bio

Panelists:

Carter Mecher, MD
Director, Medical Preparedness Policy, White House Homeland Security Council

Stephen C. Redd, MD
Rear Admiral, US Public Health Service, Director, Influenza Coordination Unit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bio

Paul Halverson, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE
President, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Bruce D. Dart, PhD
President, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Health Director, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (NE)

Time: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Room: Atrium Ballroom

History Lessons: H1N1 in a Historical Context—What We Have Learned and What Comes Next

John Barry will examine the H1N1 pandemic, place it in historical context, evaluate the event itself, and describe lessons learned from both the past and this pandemic. He will also discuss likely scenarios for the future in terms of future waves of this pandemic, other possible influenza pandemics, and national and international politics of pandemic influenza. Read full description.

Keynote Speaker:

John M. Barry
Author, "The Great Influenza" Bio

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Room: Atrium Ballroom

Prepare for Health! An Alternative Approach to Public Health Preparedness

Ana-Marie Jones will address some of the most pressing issues and opportunities that public health stakeholders face today with humor, community-tested solutions, and two decades of experience of working with many community agencies and public health partners. Read full description.

Introductory Remarks:

Michael Taylor, JD
Senior Advisor to the FDA Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration

Keynote Speaker:

Ana-Marie Jones
Executive Director, CARD-Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters Bio

Time: 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Room: Atrium Ballroom

Moving Public Health Preparedness Forward: Assessing Progress, Gaps, and Future Strategies

Presenters will preview the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new state preparedness report. Following the presentation, a panel will offer their views on topics ranging from strengthening surveillance systems to workforce surge issues, and the H1N1 response. The floor will then open for a question and answer session with the audience. Read full description.

Introductory Remarks:

Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bio

Panelists:

Dan Sosin, MD, MPH, FACP
Acting Director, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bio

Herminia Palacio, MD, MPH
Executive Director, Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (TX) Bio

Robert Burhans
Director, Office of Health Emergency Preparedness, New York State Department of Health

Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Room: Atrium Ballroom