I received an email this morning regarding SARS. I know some of us have been really curious as to what SARS will do and how it can effect us. Well, if you have time tomorrow, you can tune into the following:

Center for Disease Control BROADCAST INFORMATION

"Preventing Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)" A Public Health Training Network Live Satellite Broadcast, Webcast & Audiobridge Friday, April 4, 2003, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET - Rebroadcast 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET *Please adjust for your time zone* Broadcast/webcast/audiobridge information:

http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/sars

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This broadcast sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) reported in patients in Asia, North America, and Europe. This global broadcast will discuss the latest findings regarding the SARS outbreak and prevention of transmission in healthcare settings. The faculty will include representatives from WHO, CDC, and several affected countries who will report their experiences with SARS.

GOAL
To provide the public health and clinical communities basic information regarding the SARS outbreak and guidance to prevent transmission. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:

- Describe the current outbreak of SARS
- Describe strategies to prevent transmission in hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Recognize the need for international cooperation to stop the spread of SARS