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Maine State Government

Pandemic Influenza
Avian Influenza
Preparedness Summit

Wednesday September 20, 2006
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Augusta Civic Center
Augusta ME

 		 

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Accessibility: The conference site is ADA compliant. Sign Language Interpreters, Assistive Listening Devices and other accommodations are available on request. Please request accommodations by September 4, 2006.

Contact Hours: This program is eligible for 5.5 hours of Category 2A osteopathic credit and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™  through the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. The University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a co-sponsor of this conference.
Additionally, continuing education in the following areas will be applied for: Nursing, EMS, Social Worker, CHES, Veterinarian, and Pharmacy.
For more information, contact Amy at AdCare Maine.

Cost: The registration fee for the Maine State Government Pandemic Influenza/Avian Influenza Preparedness Summit is $10.00. This fee includes conference attendance, lunch, breaks and approved professional contact hours.
  • Scholarships are available if the conference fee poses a hardship.
  • Registration fee or written confirmation of agency intent to pay (Purchase Order) must be provided with registration, or at the door.
  • Make checks payable to AdCare Maine, Inc. Credit cards are not accepted for this event.
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    Directions: The Augusta Civic Center is located on Civic Center Drive in Augusta, ME. It is easily accessible from Interstate 95. Click Here for a map and driving directions.

    Program Information:
    Conference Goals:
  • Showcase state and sub-state practical planning efforts concerning Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza
  • Energize people to get involved with Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza preparedness efforts in their communities and counties
  • Review lessons learned from past disasters, what's worked and barriers discovered in the process of disaster response
  • Explore next steps in Avian Influenza and Pandemic influenza preparedness for Maine


    • To read more detailed program information     Click Here.

    Registration: Registration is now closed. Due to space limitations walk in registrations on the day of the Summit will Not be accepted.

    Major Target Audiences: Health Care Providers - physicians, nurses, EMS County and Hospital Planners - including Emergency Management Directors, first responders, and hospital administrators; Social Service Providers; Businesses and Employers; Bird Lovers, Backyard Flock Owners, and Hunters; Faith-Based Organizations; Educators; Disability Advocacy Organizations; and Veterinarians.
    Sponsored By:
    Maine CDC/Maine Department of Health and Human Services
    Maine Emergency Management Agency
    Maine EMS/Maine Department of Public Safety
    Maine Department of Agriculture
    Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

    Supported By:
    AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
    For more information or to receive a brochure by mail or fax, please email:
    AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.


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    AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
    75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330
    207-621-2549 or 800-886-3933 (phone)
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    207-621-2550 (Fax)
    adcare@neias.org