NACCHO, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is hosting a pre-conference workshop at the 2023 Preparedness Summit focusing on Medical Counter Measures (MCM). The workshop is on Sunday, April 23, 1:00-4:00 PM, in Atlanta, GA. Competitive travel awards are available for a limited number of workshop participants.
This workshop will focus on MCMs used in COVID-19 and Mpox response. Participants in this workshop must have experience working with MCMs in either or both responses. Timely, safe, and effective utilization of MCM are critical components during a public health emergency involving a high-consequence threat or an emerging infectious disease, such as COVID-19 and Mpox. The workshop will focus on facilitated discussion between peers to capture best practices and lessons learned from the real-world use of MCMs. Information from the workshop will be used to inform opportunities for new and additional integration and collaboration across the MCM response spectrum. Results will also be used to enhance MCM response across different threats (e.g., anthrax, botulism, smallpox, Ebola) and MCM categories (e.g., drugs, biologics, vaccines).
This travel award covers the following*:
- Preparedness Summit registration
- MCM Workshop registration
- Round trip airfare
- Hotel accommodations (up to 5 nights: April 22-26)
- Per diem for meals (only for meals not provided as part of the conference registration).
About the Preparedness Summit:
The Preparedness Summit is a one-of-a-kind learning and networking opportunity for local health officials and their public health partners from all geographic regions of the nation to share perspectives and engage in dialogue on common key public health practice issues. The 2023 conference will take place in Atlanta, GA on April 24-27, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in attending the workshop, please complete the application by February 13. Please direct questions to Jessica Pryor, [email protected].
*Travel awards do not include the following: baggage fees and other incidentals (local travel transportation, mileage, parking, or internet/Wi-Fi).
