RISE 2019 Conference

Transforming University Engagement In Pre- and Post-Disaster Environments: Lessons from Puerto Rico

Public Health Preparedness & Recovery from Natural Disaster: Public Health’s Impact After Hurricanes and Natural Disasters

 

Time: 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM, November 18

Location: Boardroom - Campus Center Expansion

Dr. Birkhead, former Deputy Commissioner for Public Health of New York State Department of Health, will moderate this Session. The first speaker, Dr. Cruz from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will introduce CDC’s leadership and activities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Professor Nitza from SUNY-New Paltz will then discuss disaster exposure, mental health, and social support aftermath Hurricane Maria. Mr. Malavé from Puerto Rico Department of Health will introduce their efforts and activities during Hurricane Maria disaster. Finally, Drs. Lin and Zhang from SUNY-Albany will describe how Hurricane Sandy affected multiple diseases in NYS and how their research helps to identify community vulnerabilities using available data.

Moderator

 


Guthrie Birkhead
Professor Emeritus, School of Public Health, University at Albany

Panelist

 


Miguel Cruz
Senior Emergency Operations Officer, CDC/NCEH/EM


Shao Lin
Professor, University at Albany, State University of New York


Graciela Malave
Exercise Evaluation Manager, Puerto Rico Department of Health


Amy Nitza
Director of Institute for Disaster Mental Health, State University of New York at New Paltz


Wangjian Zhang
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University at Albany, State University of New York