H1N1- Swine Flu virus Discussion and Phone Bank
H1N1-Swine Flu panel discussion hosted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Broadcasters Association to be rebroadcast
“H1N1 – Swine Flu: What You Need to Know,” a 60-minute panel discussion on H1N1, prevention tips, symptoms and with some of the more frequently asked questions answered by a panel of experts first aired Nov. 4, but will be rebroadcast on the channels listed below throughout the next several weeks, including WPRI 12 and Fox Providence at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.
- News Channel 5 (Cox Channel 5 – produced by ABC 6 News)
- WSBE Rhode Island PBS – 36.1 (Cox/Verizon/FullChannel 08)
- JAR-TV (NBC 10) RTN – 10.2 (Cox Channel 810, Verizon FIOS 460)
- MyRI TV – 64.2 (Cox Channel 811, Verizon FIOS Channel 14)
The program is moderated by former TV anchor Dave Layman with participation from Dr. David Gifford, RI Department of Health; Dr. Robert Crausman, RI Department of Health; Dr. Elizabeth Lange, a pediatrician and president of the RI chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics; and Dr. Nicole Alexander, pediatric infectious disease expert at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
Additional information will be announced as it is received.


