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Surgeon General's call to action on deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

The Acting Surgeon General will announce a Call to Action on Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism affect an estimated 350,000 to 600,000 Americans each year. Together, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism contribute to at least 100,000 deaths annually.

At the event, Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., Elizabeth G. Nabel, M.D., Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and others will outline how to increase awareness of these potentially fatal medical conditions and recommend action steps for individuals, families, the health care system, policymakers, and governments to reduce the numbers of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism cases nationwide.

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
Room: Constitution A/B

WHO: Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H.
Elizabeth G. Nabel, M.D., Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D., Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Le Keisha Ruffin, Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism patient

NOTE: Melanie Bloom, widow of former NBC correspondent David Bloom, available for media interviews

CALL-IN: Dial (800) 230-1085 at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the briefing. Conference Name is "HHS Surgeon General."

REPLAY: Recorded play back will be available for 24 hours at (800) 475-6701, Access code 959955.

CONTACT: HHS, Office of Public Health and Science: (202) 205-0143

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