| Media Advisory : May 29, 2006
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University Health System
Leni Kirkman or Julie Wiley
(210) 358-2335 |
Seminar Contact: Ruby Reyes
(210) 288-1357, (210) 358-7398 |
Caring for chronically ill patients during a disaster
Emergency planning experts from across South Texas to address response plan
BACKGROUND: Various organizations from across South Texas will join forces tomorrow to discuss ways of providing adequate healthcare to chronically ill patients during a disaster.
The Alamo Association of Diabetes Educators, in partnership with University Health System’s Texas Diabetes Institute, will host The Second Annual Diabetes Management During a Disaster Seminar: Developing a Coordinated Response When Working with Chronically Ill Patients.
Emergency experts will provide health professionals with the necessary tools required to develop an effective disaster response plan in their own communities.
| WHO: |
Emergency planning experts, physicians and other health professionals dedicated to patient care. |
| WHAT: |
The Second Annual Diabetes Management During a Disaster Seminar: Developing a Coordinated Response When Working with Chronically Ill Patients |
| WHERE: |
University Center for Community Health, 701 S. Zarzamora |
| WHEN: |
Saturday, May 31, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
(Please meet in the front entrance/lobby of University Center for Community Health) |
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