Public health disasters forum
Experts in public health, disaster preparedness and ethics will lead a public discussion about resource allocation during times of panic, turbulence and scarcity. The Ethics in Public Life Initiative Forum is from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Ann Arbor District Library multipurpose room.
The President’s Ethics in Public Life Initiative and the Ann Arbor District Library present the forum. While public health disasters come in many forms, from Hurricane Katrina to the 9/11 attacks to SARS, all such events bring with them a sudden increase in health needs.
Authorities must determine: Who should be vaccinated first if a pandemic strikes? Should stockpiling of supplies be permitted by those other than public or community health organizations? Who receives scarce intensive care beds or in extreme scarcity any medical treatment at all? How should such decisions be made, and by whom? And how will Americans react to being told to wait their turn?
For more information on the forum call 936-7724.
Go green for the holidays
The Ann Arbor Branch of the Woman’s Farm & Garden Association is moving its 61st Greens Market to Matthaei Botanical Gardens to join forces with Matthaei’s annual Holiday Extravaganza to present a greater gift selection of greens, exotics and crafts.
The Greens Market, from noon-6 p.m. Nov. 29 will present an assortment of freshly cut greens and fresh exotics along with forced Christmas bulbs and holiday plants.
There will also be vendors with custom-made accessories, jewelry, clothing, toys and gifts; knitted and hand-crafted gifts made by members; baked goods, estate sale antiques and more.
Proceeds go to scholarships. A boxed lunch is available in the auditorium. For directions or more information go to www.mbgna.umich.edu or call (734) 995-8441.
