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Media Advisory: PCC Bioterrorism Workshop Planned for Nov. 27
Photos and Story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Community College will host a three-hour workshop, "Bioterrorism: The Dawning of a Public Health Risk,"from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in Room 104 of the Central Portland Workforce Training Center, 1626 S.E. Water Ave. Karen Stefonek, an epidemiologist with Oregon’s Department of Human Services, will discuss identification and reporting procedures on such bioterrorism hazards as anthrax, botulism, foodborne illnesses, plagues and smallpox.Also, Stefonek will highlight basic principles of biological weapons and how to prepare for an attack. The workshop is open to healthcare professionals, care providers and the public. Cost is $5. Check-in will be at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call 503-731-6633.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »