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SUMMARY:Webinar: Haemophilus influenzae Type b: From Disease Burden to Disease Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description:\nHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a vaccine-preventable bacterial disease that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections\, including meningitis\, pneumonia\, epiglottitis\, and bloodstream infections. Although the incidence of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease has declined dramatically since the introduction of vaccines\, Hib remains a significant cause of severe invasive bacterial disease among unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations. Children under 5 are at the greatest risk for Hib infections.  Healthcare and public health professionals play a critical role in maintaining high vaccination coverage\, recognizing cases of invasive disease\, implementing appropriate clinical management\, and preventing transmission through timely public health interventions. This webinar will provide an overview of Hib disease\, its clinical impact\, and immunization recommendations. \nPresenter: \nKevin B. Spicer\, MD\, PhD\, MPH\, Associate Professor\, Chief\, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease\, Marshall Health Network \nRegistration:  Click here to register.\nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the burden\, transmission\, and clinical manifestations of Hib disease;\nDescribe the appropriate methods for testing and diagnosis of Hib disease;\nIdentify populations at increased risk for Hib infection and severe disease; and\nDiscuss current Hib vaccination recommendations\, schedules\, and catch-up guidance.\n\nContinuing Education:\nAn application for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit for Pharmacy\, Physician\, and Nursing has been submitted for this event.  Credit will also be available for individuals in West Virginia with a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner license through the Office of Laboratory Services.  \n 
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-haemophilus-influenzae-type-b-from-disease-burden-to-disease-prevention/
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SUMMARY:2027 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for April 8 & 9\, 2027!\nStonewall Resort & Conference Center\, Roanoke\, WV\nRegistration coming soon! \nThe Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive leaders from healthcare and public health\, along with business and community leaders to share strategies and resources to address the vital conditions that affect community health andwellbeing. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities. On Day Two of the Forum\, hear from thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to nurture a more resilient workforce.
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2027-appalachian-health-leadership-forum/
LOCATION:Stonewall Resort and Conference Center\, 940 Resort Drive\, Roanoke\, WV\, 26447\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
DESCRIPTION:Where: Bridgeport Conference Center \nThe Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for May 19-20\, 2027\, at the Bridgeport Conference Center\, in Bridgeport\, West Virginia. The Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private sector organizations with an interest in learning about infectious diseases and strategies for improving immunization rates in West Virginia. We are pleased to partner again this year with the Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services to hold this two-day conference. \nTarget Audience:\nVarious sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals\, school nurses\, administrators\, business leaders\, consumers\, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. \nAgenda:\n2027 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda – Coming Soon \nContinuing Education:\nContinuing education credit will be available for both days of the Summit for Physician\, Pharmacy\, and Nursing units.  More information will be added later this year. \nLodging:\nHoliday Inn 20 Sweetbrier Lane\, Bridgeport\, WV 26330 United States \nA discounted room rate is available at the Holiday Inn Bridgeport for the evenings of 5/18/27 and 5/19/27 at the nightly rate of $110 before tax and service fees. This rate is active until 3/18/27.  To access the discounted rate\, reserve your room by calling 304-979-9022 and mentioning “The Center for Rural Health Development” or by using this link to book online:  Hotel Link for Center for Rural Health Development \n  \nRoom blocks are being set up additional area hotels and details will be added soon. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2027-infectious-disease-and-immunization-summit/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Conference Center\, 300 Conference Center Way\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States
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