Health Alert Network
Health Alert Network (HAN) Notifications are announcements released to Mid Ohio Valley Health Department (MOVHD) by local, state, and/or federal health authorities. Rapid dissemination of these health warnings will be provided as necessary to physicians, hospitals, first responder agencies, laboratories, etc. to raise awareness of current health incidents or situations. MOVHD is currently expanding its database of contacts to improve HAN Notifications.
HAN messages are described by one of three categories by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
| Health Alert: | Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. |
| Health Advisory: | Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action. |
| Health Update: | Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. |
Links
WV State Health Alert Network
http://www.wvdhhr.org/han
CDC Health Alert Network
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/han/
Any individual or organization that is involved in routine public health response or has emergency or disaster responsibilities is welcome and encouraged to join the HAN Network.
Download and fill out the HAN Network registration form
...and send to:
Della Lyons, HAN Coordinator
304.485.7374
Email: dellalyons@wvdhhr.org or fax: 304.485.7499