NOTE TO EDITORS / MEDIA ADVISORY
During an Influenza pandemic, many difficult decisions about medical care will have to be made. Some of these decisions will have a dramatic impact on the lives of South Carolinians, possibly yours.
A coalition of state agencies, healthcare providers and legal professionals wants the public's input as we discuss situations and circumstances that might confront us during a pandemic outbreak in South Carolina. The group’s proposed ethical response plan will be reviewed at these meetings, and the coalition will be seeking public input.
Who: The S.C. Pandemic Influenza Ethics Task Force.
What: Presentations from experts and open discussion.
The public forums will be held in four locations across South Carolina:
When: Monday, April 20, 2009 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conference Center, Myrtle Beach Air Base campus, Myers Ave. in Myrtle BeachWhen: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Greenville Technical College, J. Vern Smith Technical Resource Center Bldg. Auditorium, 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive in GreenvilleWhen: Monday, April 27, 2009 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Charleston County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridgeview Dr. in CharlestonWhen: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Midlands Technical College, Columbia Airport campus, Academic Center Auditorium, 1260 Lexington Drive in West Columbia
For more information:
Jim Beasley, DHEC Media Relations
Phone – (803) 898-7769
E-mail – beaslejc@dhec.sc.gov