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CONTACTS:
Carla Vigue, Office of the Governor, (608) 261-2162
Stephanie Marquis, Department of Health Services, (608) 266-1683
WISCONSIN RANKS AMONG BEST IN NATIONAL PANDEMIC FLU
REPORT
MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin ranked
among the top states in the nation for pandemic flu preparedness in a 2008
assessment led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and
submitted to the U.S. Homeland Security. The Department of Health
Services' Division of Public Health coordinated the Pandemic Influenza
Operations Plan that was submitted to federal officials.
"Wisconsin had an impressive ranking in the top tier across 28
categories of pandemic planning activities," Governor Doyle said.
"This strong showing is a result of close, cooperative efforts among
many state and local partners. I have long advocated that our state and
local agencies work together to protect the health and safety of Wisconsin
residents. These results show that approach can pay big dividends."
Governor Doyle noted some key strengths from the report:
- The Department of Health Services' ability to distribute and
dispense emergency medications and provide protective equipment to
health care workers
- The Department of Public Instruction's work with Wisconsin school
districts to better prepare staff, students and parents for a pandemic
- The Department of Transportation's efforts were highlighted as a
model for pandemic planning.
- The Department of Military Affairs received high marks for its
ability to share critical information with partners.
Governor Doyle credited the hard work of state staff, local officials
and private sector partners for the high marks in the preparedness report.
To view the report, go to http://www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov/.
Planning information for individual, families, communities and businesses
can also be found on that site.
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