Our speaker for Wednesday will be Dr. Randall Todd, Director of Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness at the Washoe County Health Department.  He will be discussing the flu epidemic, what it means locally and globally. 
 
Dr. Todd is a respected expert on the spread and control of diseases in populations. He is often seen in the media offering services regarding local health issues here in our community. His influence goes well beyond this area and has made important contributions to the direction of national policy. 
 
Dr. Todd previously served as the State Epidemiologist  with the Nevada State Health Division. He received his doctorate from Loma Linda University.