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Information and analyses related to the critical public health capacities that society depends upon in major, fast-moving epidemics (e.g., SARS, pandemic flu, bioterrorism) and recommendations for changing strategy and improving initiatives needed to strengthen these capacities.

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Center Publications and Original Articles

Publications on Public Health Preparedness

Articles written by Center staff relating to public health preparedness.

  1. Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2010-FY2011

    Franco C, Kirk Sell T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(2).
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:24:53 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2010/2010-06-14-biodefensefunding.html

  2. Assessing the Legal Standard of Care in Public Health Emergencies

    Hodge Jr JG, Courtney B. JAMA. 2010;303(4):361-362.
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:41:34 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2010/2010-01-27-assess_legal_care_php.html

  3. Antibiotic Resistance

    Rambhia K, Gronvall G. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(4).
    Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-12-22-antibiotic_resistance.html

  4. Influenza Vaccine Production for the U.S. Market

    Smith LM, Gronvall G. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3).
    Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:49:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-10-12-influenza_production.html

  5. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2009-FY2010

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3).
    Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:46:03 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-09-22-billionsforbiodefense.html

  6. Public Health and Medical Responses to the 1957-58 Influenza Pandemic

    Henderson DA, Courtney B, Inglesby TV, Toner E, Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3)
    Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:04:48 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-08-05-public_health_medical_responses_1957.html

  7. Pandemic Flu Preparedness: Lessons from the Frontlines

    Levi J, Inglesby TV, Segal LM, Vinter S. Pandemic Flu Preparedness: Lessons from the Frontlines. June 2009.
    Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:33:03 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-06-04-tfah2009-pan-flu-06.html

  8. Preserving Gains from Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreements

    Nuzzo JB, Mair M, Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:28:34 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-preserv_gains_ph_emerg_prep.html

  9. Strategic Priorities for U.S. Biosecurity

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:26:47 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-strategic_priorities_biosecurity.html

  10. Maximizing State and Local Medical Countermeasure Stockpile Investments Through the Shelf-Life Extension Program

    Courtney B, Easton J, Inglesby TV, SooHoo C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1)
    Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-03-27-max_st_local_med_cntr.html

 
[Complete list of Center articles and publications on this topic]

  
Center Commentary 

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Commentary by Center staff regarding public health preparedness.

  1. Creating Situational Awareness: A Systems Approach (06-10-2009)

    This white paper was prepared for the June 10, 2009, workshop on medical surge capacity hosted by the Institute of Medicine Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events.
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:01:01 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-06-10-create_situ_aware.html

  2. U.S. Biosecurity and the Center for Biosecurity's Work -- A Series of Interviews from Homeland Security: Inside and Out (03-17-2009)

    On March 17, 2009, for their radio show, Homeland Security Inside and Out, co-hosts Col. Randy Larsen and Dave McIntyre interviewed senior staff of the Center for a series of discussions about U.S. biosecurity strategy and related issues.
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:39:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-03-17-inside_and_out/index.html

  3. Statement to Senate on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (02-09-2009)

    168 organizations sign letter urging Congress to retain funding for public health provisions that are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
    Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:32:43 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-02-09_stimulus_ltr_to_senate.html

  4. Statement to Congress Senate and House Conferees on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (02-09-2009)

    168 organizations sign letter urging Congress to retain funding for public health provisions that are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
    Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:32:22 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-02-09_stimulus_ltr_conference.html

  5. Letter of Support for Increase of BARDA Funding (09-04-2008)

    The Center for Biosecurity has submitted a letter to Congress in support of adding $905 million to BARDA funding through a White House amendment to the President's FY 2009 budget request.
    Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-09-04-ltr_support_increase_barda.html

  6. Recommendations for BARDA funding for FY2009 (03-31-2008)

    Response to Senator Burr's request for the Center for Biosecurity's input regarding the levels of funding necessary for success in 2009 and beyond for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:24:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-03-31-barda_funding_fy09_burr.html

  7. Handcuffing the Flu: Can a Law Enforcement/National Security Approach to Pandemic Preparedness Protect the American People? (01-14-2008)

    Remarks delivered for the ACLU panel discussion by Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD, January 14, 2008.
    Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:54:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-01-14-handcuffingflu.html

  8. Ten Notable Publications of 2007 (01-08-2008)

    Center for Biosecurity's picks for 10 notable publications of 2007.
    Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:15:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-01-08-notablepubs2007.html

  9. Learning from the XDR-TB Experience: Policy Priorities Going Forward (07-06-2007)

    Key Implications of XDR-TB, June 2007: Careful examination of gov't and public responses to the case of XDR-TB is critical--raises important questions about nation's ability to detect & respond to major outbreaks of infectious diseases.
    Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2007-06-07-learningfromxdr-tbexperience.html

  10. Prepared Statement: Passage of S. 3678-The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (12-20-2006)

    Summary of S. 3678: The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:50:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2006-12-20-passageof-s3678-preparednessact.html


 
Congressional Testimony and Briefings

Testimony on Public Health Preparedness

Congressional testimony by Center staff regarding public health preparedness.

  1. Biological Threats and the Importance of Preparedness (03-03-2008)

    Presentation delivered by Dr. Tom Inglesby at a Capitol Hill briefing sponsored by Trust for America's Health entitled "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism."
    Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:06:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2008/2008-03-03-biothreatsbriefing.html

  2. Hearing on Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Role of DHS Chief Medical Officer (03-29-2007)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:27:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2007/20070329-btprepanddhscmo.html

  3. Hearing on "Project BioShield Reauthorization Issues" (04-06-2006)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:39:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2006/20060406bioshldreauth.html

  4. Roundtable on All Hazards Medical Preparedness and Response (04-05-2006)

    Comments from Dr. Thomas Inglesby before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness; Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Senate
    Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:12:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2006/20060405allhazardsmedprep.html

  5. Roundtable on Public Health Preparedness in the 21st Century (03-28-2006)

    Comments from Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness; Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Senate
    Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:02:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2006/20060328phprep21stC.html

[Complete list of Center briefings and Congressional testimony on this topic]

  
Center Events and Scenarios

Disease, Disaster, and Democracy: The Public's Stake in Health Emergency Planning
Washington, DC. May 23, 2006.

Atlantic Storm
Washington, DC. January 14, 2005.

The Public as an Asset, Not a Problem: A Summit on Leadership during Bioterrorism
Washington, DC. February 3–4, 2003.

Dark Winter
Washington DC. June 22–23, 2001.

2nd National Symposium on Medical and Public Health Response to Bioterrorism
Washington, DC. November 28–29, 2000.

National Symposium on Medical and Public Health Response to Bioterrorism
Washington, DC. February 16–17, 1999.


Multimedia

Biosurveillance: Status Check. Ms. Jennifer Nuzzo interviewed March 17, 2009, for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

Challenges for Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Stockpiling. Ms. Brooke Courtney interviewed March 17, 2009, for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

The Challenge of Bioterrorism, Present and Future: Keynote address delivered by Dr. Tara O’Toole in November 2008 at the Commissioned Training of Major Infectious Disease Emergencies and Bioterrorism Preparedness at Princess Margaret’s Hospital in Hong Kong. Watch the video | View the slides | View other lectures from this conference

Lessons from the Anthrax Attacks of 2001: Lecture delivered by Dr. Thomas Inglesby in November 2008 at the Commissioned Training of Major Infectious Disease Emergencies and Bioterrorism Preparedness at Princess Margaret’s Hospital in Hong Kong. Watch the video | View the slides | View other lectures from this conference

Video of talk given by Tara O’Toole, MD, MPH, at the HHS Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) Stakeholders Workshop on July 31, 2007. Dr. O’Toole was a member of the Academia/Science Panel addressing CBRN Medical Countermeasure Preparedness Efforts - Stakeholder Response.

  
U.S. Government Documents

U.S. government documents and reports related to public health preparedness

U.S. government documents - all topic areas

Biosecurity-related federal legislation

  
See Also

Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report Archive: Public Health Preparedness

See Hospital Preparedness

Bioterrorism: Redefining Prevention. Graham B, Talent J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(2).

Business Not As Usual: Preparing for Pandemic Flu: This is a 20-minute training video from Seattle & King County Public Health which they created to help local preparedness efforts, but it has broad applicability.

HSPD-21:  National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness (10-23-2007)

Trust for America's Health

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)

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