TDH to Provide Update, Preparedness Information to Media about Ebola

NASHVILLE – While NO cases of Ebola Virus Disease have been reported in Tennessee, some people in the state may have questions and concerns about the illness. Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH and other TDH and local experts will host an information session for media on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the TDH State Health Operations Center in Nashville.

The session will include the latest information about the disease and ongoing preparedness efforts in Tennessee, and will provide reporters an opportunity to ask questions. Media members who are unable to attend may participate via telephone by calling:

1-888-450-5996, passcode 397176

Participants joining the session by conference call are asked to mute their phones after connecting as a courtesy to other participants who may be doing audio recordings, and may unmute phones to ask questions. Participants should not put the call on hold at any time.

Who:  John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Health

            David Reagan, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Tennessee Department of Health

            Tim Jones, MD, State Epidemiologist, Tennessee Department of Health

            Marion Kainer, MD, MPH, Director, Healthcare Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance Program, TDH

            Bill Paul, MD, MPH, FACP, Director, Metro Public Health Department

What:  Information/question & answer session for media on Ebola Virus Disease & preparedness efforts in Tennessee

When:  Tuesday, October 7, 11 a.m. Central time

Where:  State Health Operations Center

                710 James Robertson Parkway

                Andrew Johnson Tower

               Nashville, Tennessee  37243

MEDIA CONTACTS:  Woody McMillin, 615-741-3446 or Woody.McMillin@tn.gov or Shelley Walker, 615-253-5184 or Shelley.Walker@tn.gov.