Position Statements for Local Epidemiologists: A Forum for Input

Tuesday, June 11, 2013: 5:45 PM
206 (Pasadena Convention Center)
Paul Etkind , National Association of County and City Health Officials, Washington, DC
Robert Kim-Farley , Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA

Brief Summary
Opportunities for local epidemiologists' input into CSTE Position Statements may be variable. This roundtable will be a forum for those local health epidemiologists attending the CSTE  conference to discuss Position Statements that have been submitted for consideration that may have policy and/or practice implications for local health.  The roundtable will offer an opportunity for a direct discussion between local peers attending the conference, and to develop talking points about the possible impact different Position Statements may have on local health. The local epidemiologists can bring these points of support or concern to their respective State Epidemiologists, who will be the ones to cast votes on the Position Statements.