Course Info |
Course Title:
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Communication During Crisis: The Role of Media During Public Health Emergencies |
Format: |
Satellite |
Cost (US $): |
None |
Credit Types Offered: |
None of None
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Course Description: |
Dr. Douglas Starr co-directs the Knight Center for Science and Medical Journalism at Boston University. The Center strives to improve the quality of science and medical journalism worldwide by training students and veteran journalists to recognize, investigate, analyze and explain scientific and medical findings and issues. Dr. Starr will discuss such questions as: What is the role of the media during public health emergencies? To allay fears or relay facts? How can the media best communicate issues surrounding bioterrorism to the public? How can the relationship between the media and public health professionals during public health emergencies be improved? |
Subject Area(s):
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Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness
Health Communications |
Target Audience(s): |
Administrators/Managers
Communications Specialists
Health Educators
Public Health Staff - general |
Sponsor/Offerer: |
UAlbany Center for Public Health Preparedness |
Starting Date: |
December 03, 2002 |
Ending Date: |
December 03, 2002 |
Times/Days/
Freq/Length: |
9 - 10 a.m. EST |
Special Notes: |
Site registration only. |
Contact Info |
Contact Name: |
Margaret Watson |
Contact Phone: |
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Contact Email: |
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Organization or
Course Website:
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http://www.albany.edu/sph/coned/cphp.html
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Registration Info |
Course Number: |
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Registration
Required:
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yes |
Registration
Deadline:
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November 29, 2002 |
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