NORAD Discussions

by Daniel Boatright, Ph.D.

In the fall of 2006, the SWCPHP was invited to participate in discussions with U.S. Northern Command, NORAD, regarding the potential role of the Centers for Public Health Preparedness in collaborating with NORTHCOM/NORAD in enhancing public health preparedness and readiness relative to issues such as pandemic influenza and other public health disasters. Dr Daniel Boatright, Director of the SWCPHP has subsequently participated in a number of NORTHCOM/NORAD conferences and events, most recently presenting in and completing the Homeland Defense Medical Executive at the request of the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute. Pandemic Influenza planning and preparedness is a key area of concern for NORTHCOM/NORAD as well as other catastrophic events that could require Department of Defense involvement in support of state and local entities.

For more information on the Center's role in this and other events, please view the SWCPHP website.