You are cordially invited to participate in the 2010 California Health Alert Network (CAHAN) Expansion Workshops. CAHAN is the State of California’s official secure web-based information and communication system available on a 24/7/365 basis for distribution of health alerts, dissemination of prevention guidelines, coordination of disease investigation efforts, preparedness planning, and other initiatives that strengthen state and local preparedness.

All California hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, Indian Health Clinics, local health departments, and public health partners are invited to participate in the CAHAN Expansion Workshops. The CAHAN Team will provide workshops throughout the state at no charge. Please view the workshop schedule and register for a workshop in your area.

The 2010 CAHAN Expansion Workshops are sponsored by the California Department of Public Health, in collaboration with California’s 61 local health departments and is supported by the California Department of Health Care Services, Indian Health Program, California Primary Care Association, and California Association of Health Facilities.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this important effort that will assist with public health preparedness for the people of California by ensuring immediate alerting and notification is available between public health partners.

 

If you have any questions or would like more information about this effort, please contact The CAHAN Team by calling (toll free) 1-877-376-4767 or email cahaninfo@cdph.ca.gov.

 

Warmest regards,

 

The CAHAN Team