Hillsborough, NC (February 4, 2025) – The Orange County Health Department and UNC SPARC (Special Pathogens Response Center) invite healthcare providers and community partners to Bringing Immunity to the Community: Measles Updates for Partners and Providers. This free event will focus on strengthening the community’s readiness and response to measles outbreaks through education, collaboration, and hands-on exercises. The deadline to register for the in-person event is February 14, 2025. Presentations will also be streamed on Facebook Live on the day of the event.
Event details
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Whitted Human Services Building, Hillsborough
Cost: Free (Registration required)
Register: Click here to register
For help with registration, call 919-245-2427 or email jchurch@orangecountync.gov.
Event schedule
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Hospitality
- 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Setting the Stage
Dr. Erica Pettigrew, MD, JD, MPH, will provide an overview of the current measles landscape and its community health implications. Dr. Pettigrew serves as Medical Director of the Orange County Health Department, Occupational Health Director at UNC Hospitals, and Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina. - 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Best-Practice Responses
A panel of experts will share strategies and approaches for managing measles cases and improving outbreak responses. - 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Tabletop Exercise
Attendees will participate in a hands-on practice session simulating real-world measles response scenarios. - 11:30 a.m. – Noon – Wrap-Up
Key takeaways will be shared by the Orange County Health Department EPITeam, led by Victoria Hudson, MPA, REHS, and Alexandria Rimmer, MPH, REHS. - Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch (Optional)
About the Orange County Health Department
The mission of the Orange County Health Department is to enhance the quality of life, promote health, and preserve the environment for all people in Orange County.
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