Health Alert Network (HAN) is the early warning system run by the Center for Disease Control
(CDC). It is a component of the Public Health Information Network (PHIN).
The HAN messaging system uses a variety of communication tools , including email, broadcast
faxes, television and phone calls, to alert local, state and federal authorities and the media
about urgent health threats and necessary actions. PHIN enables local health officials nationwide
to instantaneously access and share disease reports, response plans, and CDC diagnostic and
treatment guidelines. The goal is to ensure that each community has rapid and timely access to
emergent health information; access to a cadre of highly-trained professional personnel; and
evidence-based practices and procedures for effective public health preparedness, response and
service on a 24/7 basis.
Learn more:
You can learn more about HAN at the CDC
website.
This was last updated in April 2012
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