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.

ABLS Live Provider Course

Advance Burn Life Support Provider Course

Location: 4000 Cambridge St; Kansas City, Kansas 66160

Date: September 18, 2026

For questions or enrollment, email BurnProgramAdmin@kumc.edu.

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar

Emergency Drug Access

September 10 | 1pm CT | ZOOM

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We will discuss emergency medication access, including, but not limited to, the federal Strategic National Stockpile as well as locally stockpiled medications. Additionally, we will discuss the role the Nebraska Poison Center has within emergency medication access and how to access needed medications during individual patient or large community needs. 

O‍bjectives: ‍

• Analyze the need for emergency drug access

• Compare differences between locally available emergency drugs and locally available drugs

• Describe how to access locally stocked emergency drugs

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• Presenter: Krysta Baack, PharmD, CSPI, BCEMP

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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 Nebraska Infectious Diseases Conference

August, 28, 2026 | Sponsored by Nebraska ASAP/NIDS | Bellevue, NE

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.

R7DHRE HCC Conference

August 18 | Omaha, NE

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.

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar

Customer Relations in Emergency Management

Aug 5 | 1pm-2pm CT | ZOOM

This webinar explores the importance of building resilient communities by developing a strong relationship with community members, our customers. This session explores the importance of customer relations in emergency management. As public servants, our community members are our customers in all phases of disaster. Effective customer service begins well before disaster response.

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.

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar

Portable Hospital Expansion Solutions (HxS): Innovations for a Prolonged Medical Surge

July 8 | 1pm CT | ZOOM

Description: This webinar explores the latest innovations in portable solutions within the Hospital Expansion Solution (HxS) Deployment Playbook. Presentations will highlight innovative solutions such as modular ICU units and interconnectivity options for soft-sided tent solutions. Participants will learn which scenarios and patient types are best suited for these portable solutions and critically examine their potential and limitations for delivering clinical care.

Objectives: 

1. Describe the new innovations in portable solutions included in the Hospital Expansion Solution (HxS) Deployment Playbook

2. Understand scenarios and patient types suitable for portable solutions

3. Analyze the potential and limitations for clinical care in the portable solutions

Speaker(s): Jessica Ryder, MD, MPH - Joe Palfini, MSN, RN - Pranav Shetty, MD, MS, MPH - David Buettner, MS, RN

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.

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar

The Hospital Expansion (HxS) Deployment Playbook: Reimagined Solutions for Prolonged Medical Surge

June 17 | 1pm CT| ZOOM

Description: This webinar introduces the Hospital Expansion Solution (HxS) Deployment Playbook, exploring its origins, purpose, and practical applications. Participants will gain an understanding of the portable and hotel-based surge solutions featured in the Playbook and learn how these innovative approaches support rapid deployment of clinical infrastructure during emergency medical surges.

Objectives: 

1. Review the origin and the function of the Hospital Expansion Solution (HxS) Deployment Playbook

2. Understand the portable and hotel-based surge solutions included in the HxS Deployment Playbook

3. Highlight innovative portable and hotel-based surge solutions that enable rapid deployment of clinical infrastructure during emergencies

Speaker(s): Jessica Ryder, MD, MPH - Laura Baker - Pranav Shetty, MD, MS, MPH - David Buettner, MS, RN - Jason Persoff, MD, SFHM

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.

Community Drug Threat Awareness & Safety Briefing

June 12 | 10am | Bellevue Fire Training Site

Community Drug Threat Awareness & Safety Briefing

June 5 | 10am | Cass County Emergency Management Agency

ABLS Live Provider Course

Advance Burn Life Support Provider Course

Location: 4000 Cambridge St; Kansas City, Kansas 66160

Date: June 5, 2026

For questions or enrollment, email BurnProgramAdmin@kumc.edu.

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.

Personal Protective Measures for Biological Events

Class PER-320 | Hosted by St. Louis Area Regional Response System

May 21, 2026 | St. Louis, MO

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar:

Managing the Unknown: Response Strategies for Dirty Bomb Scenarios

May 20th | 1pm CT | ZOOM

When an incident such as a dirty bomb detonation occurs, the initial response is often clouded by uncertainty. This webinar will guide participants through critical decision-making processes when key details are unknown. We’ll explore practical strategies for triage and decontamination, highlighting similarities and differences from conventional approaches.

This webinar will also cover essential techniques for responding to an unknown chemical and/or radiological incident and how they fit into an integrated response plan. Our aim is to connect these complex topics into a cohesive framework without getting lost in technical minutiae and to provide actionable insights for emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and planners.

Webinar objectives for continuing education: coming soon

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.

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.

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.