| Home > Events > The Public as an Asset, Not a Problem Overview Agenda Welcome, Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD
Leadership's role in helping New Yorkers prevail after 9/11, Neal L. Cohen, MD
Welcome and Opening Remarks, Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD
Rethinking Preconceptions about Mass Response to Crisis
Introduction and Chair, Robert J. Ursano, MD
Anticipated psychological impact of bioterrorism, Ann E. Norwood, MD, COL, MC, USA
The problem of panic in disaster response, Lee Clarke, PhD
Public resistance or cooperation? Historical experiences with smallpox, Judith W. Leavitt, PhD
The Health and Safety of Actual People, not a Theoretical Public
Introduction and Chair, Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD
The frail and the hardy seniors of 9/11: The needs and contributions of older Americans, Myrna I. Lewis, PhD
The value of culture and social capital in national defense and bioterrorism preparedness, Kathleen Rand Reed, MAA
The role of schools in meeting communities' needs during bioterrorism, Bradley D. Stein, MD, PhD
The people talk back: Anthrax 2001 public communication lessons, Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD (Chair)
How leaders can confidently step up to a reporter's mike, John J. Burke, JD
Civil Society as an Asset during a Public Health Emergency
Introduction and Chair, Kathleen J. Tierney, PhD
Community organizations acting during crisis:
9/11 and neighborhood associations, Diane S. Lapson
Mobilizing a community around the desire to protect children, Ernie Allen
They will be there: Managing and protecting volunteers, John Clizbe, PhD
How to Lead a Community during Times of Trouble
Moderated roundtable discussion, led by Tara O'Toole, MD, MPH
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