Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

2026 Kansas Healthcare Coalition Virtual Summit (Weekly)

This will be a Weekly Lunch & Learn Series held Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 PM (CST) running February 3 – March 24, 2026. One registration fee of $25 includes access to all 8 sessions. You can sign up at any time to join.

8 sessions covering timely preparedness and response topics, including:

• February 3, 2026, Crisis Communications (Melissa McCoy)

• February 10, 2026, Charting our Course: Strategic Planning for Growth, Collaboration and Community Connections (Jason Tiller, Candice Sauers)

• February 17, 2026, Integrating AI into Preparedness Activities (Sonja Armbruster)

• February 24, 2026, Real World Event - Cyber Attack (Julie Thomas)

• March 3, 2026, OD2A Toolkit and the Overdose Spike Alert detection and notification process ​(Laura Moore, Scott Johnston)

• March 10, 2026, Life Safety/Emergency Preparedness (LTC and CAH) (Mindi Bremer)

• March 17, 2026, World Cup Preparation in Kansas City (Andrew Conyers, Andy Marshall)

• March 24th, 2026, Recent Actual Event Review: A Dusty Day on I-70​ (Brian James, Krista Alanis, Matthew Breininger, Jesse Ennis, Jennifer Cure)

Public Health on the Pitch: Radiation Readiness for the FIFA World Cup

Feb. 24 | 1pm ET | ZOOM

Join ASTHO for a webinar focused on public health preparedness and response related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This session will highlight response operations to a radiological incident during a mass gathering. The discussion will be led by Dr. Ziad Kazzi, an emergency physician and medical toxicologist with internationally recognized expertise in poisoning and radiation toxicology.

Dr. Kazzi will address key response considerations from a health department and public health lens, including triage, contamination management, radiation safety roles and detection assets, community reception centers, medical countermeasures, and more. There will be time for a Q&A session to address questions from attendees.

Prepare for kickoff by registering for this exciting and timely webinar!

Speaker Information:

• Ziad Kazzi, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Medical Director, Emory University; Assistant Medical Director, Georgia Poison Center; Member, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

2026 Kansas Healthcare Coalition Virtual Summit (Weekly)

This will be a Weekly Lunch & Learn Series held Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 PM (CST) running February 3 – March 24, 2026. One registration fee of $25 includes access to all 8 sessions. You can sign up at any time to join.

8 sessions covering timely preparedness and response topics, including:

• February 3, 2026, Crisis Communications (Melissa McCoy)

• February 10, 2026, Charting our Course: Strategic Planning for Growth, Collaboration and Community Connections (Jason Tiller, Candice Sauers)

• February 17, 2026, Integrating AI into Preparedness Activities (Sonja Armbruster)

• February 24, 2026, Real World Event - Cyber Attack (Julie Thomas)

• March 3, 2026, OD2A Toolkit and the Overdose Spike Alert detection and notification process ​(Laura Moore, Scott Johnston)

• March 10, 2026, Life Safety/Emergency Preparedness (LTC and CAH) (Mindi Bremer)

• March 17, 2026, World Cup Preparation in Kansas City (Andrew Conyers, Andy Marshall)

• March 24th, 2026, Recent Actual Event Review: A Dusty Day on I-70​ (Brian James, Krista Alanis, Matthew Breininger, Jesse Ennis, Jennifer Cure)

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

2026 Kansas Healthcare Coalition Virtual Summit (Weekly)

This will be a Weekly Lunch & Learn Series held Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 PM (CST) running February 3 – March 24, 2026. One registration fee of $25 includes access to all 8 sessions. You can sign up at any time to join.

8 sessions covering timely preparedness and response topics, including:

• February 3, 2026, Crisis Communications (Melissa McCoy)

• February 10, 2026, Charting our Course: Strategic Planning for Growth, Collaboration and Community Connections (Jason Tiller, Candice Sauers)

• February 17, 2026, Integrating AI into Preparedness Activities (Sonja Armbruster)

• February 24, 2026, Real World Event - Cyber Attack (Julie Thomas)

• March 3, 2026, OD2A Toolkit and the Overdose Spike Alert detection and notification process ​(Laura Moore, Scott Johnston)

• March 10, 2026, Life Safety/Emergency Preparedness (LTC and CAH) (Mindi Bremer)

• March 17, 2026, World Cup Preparation in Kansas City (Andrew Conyers, Andy Marshall)

• March 24th, 2026, Recent Actual Event Review: A Dusty Day on I-70​ (Brian James, Krista Alanis, Matthew Breininger, Jesse Ennis, Jennifer Cure)

2026 Kansas Healthcare Coalition Virtual Summit (Weekly)

This will be a Weekly Lunch & Learn Series held Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 PM (CST) running February 3 – March 24, 2026. One registration fee of $25 includes access to all 8 sessions. You can sign up at any time to join.

8 sessions covering timely preparedness and response topics, including:

• February 3, 2026, Crisis Communications (Melissa McCoy)

• February 10, 2026, Charting our Course: Strategic Planning for Growth, Collaboration and Community Connections (Jason Tiller, Candice Sauers)

• February 17, 2026, Integrating AI into Preparedness Activities (Sonja Armbruster)

• February 24, 2026, Real World Event - Cyber Attack (Julie Thomas)

• March 3, 2026, OD2A Toolkit and the Overdose Spike Alert detection and notification process ​(Laura Moore, Scott Johnston)

• March 10, 2026, Life Safety/Emergency Preparedness (LTC and CAH) (Mindi Bremer)

• March 17, 2026, World Cup Preparation in Kansas City (Andrew Conyers, Andy Marshall)

• March 24th, 2026, Recent Actual Event Review: A Dusty Day on I-70​ (Brian James, Krista Alanis, Matthew Breininger, Jesse Ennis, Jennifer Cure)

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar:

From Injury Patterns to Patient Movement: Essential Skills for Burn-Radiation Response

March 23 | 10am CT | ZOOM

Description: 

Get a focused overview of how to identify burn‑radiation injuries, deliver immediate life‑saving care, manage contaminated patients, and apply responder safety principles. Participants will also learn how to access regional radiation expertise and coordination pathways during complex incidents.

Objectives:

·                  Differentiate thermal burns, radiation-induced skin injury, and combined injuries in order to apply appropriate clinical priorities emphasizing immediate life-saving care before contamination concerns

·                  Describe screening, decontamination, adaptations for severe burns, responder safety principles (time, distance, shielding) and safe transport considerations for contaminated patients

·                  Identify regional radiation support assets, reach-back capabilities, and coordination processes to support clinical decision-making and patient movement during a burn-radiation incident

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

2026 Kansas Healthcare Coalition Virtual Summit (Weekly)

This will be a Weekly Lunch & Learn Series held Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 PM (CST) running February 3 – March 24, 2026. One registration fee of $25 includes access to all 8 sessions. You can sign up at any time to join.

8 sessions covering timely preparedness and response topics, including:

• February 3, 2026, Crisis Communications (Melissa McCoy)

• February 10, 2026, Charting our Course: Strategic Planning for Growth, Collaboration and Community Connections (Jason Tiller, Candice Sauers)

• February 17, 2026, Integrating AI into Preparedness Activities (Sonja Armbruster)

• February 24, 2026, Real World Event - Cyber Attack (Julie Thomas)

• March 3, 2026, OD2A Toolkit and the Overdose Spike Alert detection and notification process ​(Laura Moore, Scott Johnston)

• March 10, 2026, Life Safety/Emergency Preparedness (LTC and CAH) (Mindi Bremer)

• March 17, 2026, World Cup Preparation in Kansas City (Andrew Conyers, Andy Marshall)

• March 24th, 2026, Recent Actual Event Review: A Dusty Day on I-70​ (Brian James, Krista Alanis, Matthew Breininger, Jesse Ennis, Jennifer Cure)

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Course: AWR136-799 Developing Cybersecurity Resiliency for Everyone

Hosted by TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering) | DHS/FEMA Funded Course

May 13, 2026 | Omaha, NE

To register, you need a TEEX account, which is free. The course is offered at no cost.

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar:

Force Multiplying Hospital Emergency Management Staff by Creating a Regional EM Strike Team

May 13 | 1PM CT | ZOOM

In an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, hospitals and medical facilities are frequently faced with critical incidents that challenge their capacity to respond effectively. Natural disasters, mass casualty events, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies can overwhelm healthcare systems and demand a coordinated, agile response.

In this webinar, we will explore the formation, function, and impact of a Regional Emergency Management Healthcare Strike Team, a specialized force designed to bolster the operational capacity of hospitals during high-stress situations.

This presentation will outline the following key components: Concept of Healthcare Strike Teams, Key Responsibilities and Functions, Activation and Deployment of the EM Strike Team, Training, Coordination & Communication, Case Studies and Lessons Learned. The presentation will include the process from identifying the gap in a real-world after-action improvement plan, through implementation.

Course: AWR376-244 understanding targeted cyber attacks

Hosted by TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering) | DHS/FEMA Funded Course

May 14, 2026 | Omaha, NE

To register, you need a TEEX account, which is free. The course is offered at no cost.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.

Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing

Every other Tuesday | 9am | ZOOM

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem, conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Recorded updates are accessible for further information. Watch the recordings here.