U of M receives $8.2 million for emergency preparedness training
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $8.2 million to the University of Minnesota to develop improved training in public health preparedness. Minnesota is one of seven universities to be awarded the grant.
Debra Olson, the lead researcher, said one of the main goals is to develop educational training opportunities for the public health workforce that are effective and efficient. She said that, among other things, researchers will look at improving existing training models.
Olson says this work is important in helping public health agencies and other emergency responders be better prepared for tomorrow’s calamities. Citing the response to the 35W bridge collapse, Olson says that Minnesota is already doing a good job.
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