Local ER nurse sent to Cedar Rapids (43) Jun 15, 2008
Local hospitals are also involved in the Health Alert Network which has a state-level command center established in Des Moines. Denzer said they are monitoring e-mail messages to see if any patients will be dispatched to this area from the flood zone. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
40 years after the tornado — What if it happened today? May 16, 2008
The EMA director would have already been on alert and ready to go into action if needed," Gohr noted of the tornado scenario. She is automatically contacted whenever severe weather threatens. We d also be paging every firefighter, officer, deputy and the reserves if we were hit. Every resource available to us. They are the people we need first and foremost to get things done, explained Moe. We need them to find and help the people that need help. In the case of a power outage, Gohr reported that... (Charles City Press, IO)
U.S. Better Prepared for Health Disaster, CDC Says Feb 22, 2008
The CDC report finds that all states now participate in the Health Alert Network, set up to quickly exchange critical public health information. CATCHING OUTBREAKS SOONER. (MEDLINEplus)
Full Story » Feb 18, 2008
For communications examples, entities could receive alert information via the Disaster Telephone Network or the Health Alert Network, and communications would also take place via county and state emergency operations centers. If a hospital had to order a complete or partial evacuation, the hospitals that signed the MOU would agree to participate in plans to redistribute patients to other facilities. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
CDC: Dont use that contact lens solution May 27, 2007
Distributed via Health Alert Network Friday, May 25, 2007, 21:39 EDT (09:39 PM EDT) CDCHAN-00260-2007-05-25-ADV-N ... If you have a different or additional e-mail or fax address that you would like us to use, please contact the Health Alert Network program at your State or local health department. (Food Consumer)
Details released on hunting camp virus Dec 5, 2006
A Health Alert Network message was sent to local doctors and schools to inform them that norovirus had again been found in our community, the report notes. Our emergency preparedness worked well to provide a method of disseminating information to our community partners and the media for disease prevention measures. (Helena Independent Record)
Counties split grant for response plans Oct 12, 2006
Working with the Health Alert Network, local officials will receive an alert from the network immediately in the case of a statewide emergency. Locally, Health Department officials are working closely with the Local Emergency Planning Committee to improve communications between county agencies. (Wapakoneta Daily News, OH)
CDC director cites agency 'brain gain' Sep 13, 2006
Issuing a secure communication (EpiX) and then a broad health alert (Health Alert Network) to public health, clinical, and communications personnel around the United States as well as to the general public, to ensure that the 150,000 people from around the country attending an equestrian event in Tennessee and potentially exposed to the secretions of a rabid horse can be identified, screened and treated. Conducting multiple conversations with global health colleagues and preparing for potential... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Local leaders share thoughts on 9/11 anniversary Sep 12, 2006
Hospitals also formed a Health Alert Network (HAN) to let medical professionals share information more quickly. If there are any potential health problems, they now alert us right away, he said. (Vinton Cedar Valley Daily Times, IO)
Stay cool in extreme heat Jul 28, 2006
The release states that the California Health Alert Network has released an extreme heat alert for the state. Dr. David Herfindahl, Siskiyou County Public Health Officer, stated that he encourages Siskiyou County residents to use common sense and watch out for family, friends, and neighbors who may be at risk for heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps, sunburn or heat rash. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Health services practice being sick Jun 24, 2006
"We looked at what needs to be done to run a clinic fluidly. We looked at how our health alert network works.". According to Simon, some interesting details came to light out of the drill. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Family's Bird Flu Deaths Not Precursor to Pandemic May 25, 2006
Follow-up messages, distributed via the Health Alert Network, were sent to the health departments on August 12, 2004, and February 4, 2005; both alerts reminded public health departments about recommendations for detecting (domestic surveillance), diagnosing, and preventing the spread of H5N1 virus. The alerts also recommended measures for laboratory testing for H5N1 virus. (Food Consumer)
Durham preparing for bird flu pandemic Apr 18, 2006
Leah Devlin, state health director, said North Carolina has used federal money to increase pandemic surveillance and create a "health alert network" so local authorities can instantly communicate with federal and state officials. Last year, North Carolina was not adequately prepared for a major health emergency, according to a study by Trust for America's Health -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that focuses on disease prevention. (Herald Sun)
Iowa Mumps Epidemic Continues to Broaden Apr 16, 2006
Those systems include a health alert network, a bioemergency plan and education of employees at local and state agencies on how to respond to outbreaks. "We do feel we could have a worse problem if we didn't have the resources already available here in Iowa," Hansen said. (Houston Chronicle)
CDC: Flu virus resistant to two drugs Jan 17, 2006
The CDC said it planned to alert doctors throughout the country via its emergency Health Alert Network and through a special edition of its weekly journal, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Each year, the flu kills about 36,000 people, and some 200,000 are hospitalized because of it in the United States, the CDC said. (Miami Herald)
