Featuring Israeli and U.S. speakers
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Program Description
Join a variety of healthcare and public service professionals in examining current threats and response initiatives related
to terrorism at both the national and international level. This unique and highly anticipated conference hosts a variety of
Israeli and domestic experts in exploring issues related to pre-hospital and hospital preparedness, bioterrorism, and security.
Conference participants will hear analysis from past terrorist incidents and gain expertise in developing strategies for safe,
effective, and appropriate responses to potential acts of terrorism. The threat of terrorism in our nation and community remains
strong and we are proud to provide this educational opportunity.
Who Should Attend
This course has been designed for nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, pharmacists, public health professionals, emergency
response personnel, emergency managers, fire and police personnel, and those responsible for terrorism preparedness.
$50 fee, conference is supported by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control. CME/CEU awarded.
Make your reservation, call 1-800-JEFF-NOW
This 6th annual conference is sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Medical College and the Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital Department of Nursing. This initiative is in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department
of Health.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is a designated Specialty Center for Public Health Preparedness by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, as a member of the Consortium for Academic Continuing Medical Education,
is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Israeli Terrorism and Medical Experts to Offer Insight on Medical Response in Mideast at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s
International Conference on Terrorism
(Published 10-28-2004) A group of Israeli terrorism, security and medical specialists will share notes with their U.S. counterparts
about terrorism and how to best respond medically to such acts at Jefferson’s upcoming International Conference on Terrorism.
