The Linders Health Institute is sponsoring and participating in a special, one-day educational conference, “Infection Control and the Changing Environmental Remediation Landscape.”

Heathrow, Florida (PRWEB) – The Linders Health Institute, the nation’s primary provider of education and certification for building professionals who work in healthcare environments, is pleased to announce the company’s sponsorship of and participation in a special, one-day educational conference, “Infection Control and the Changing Environmental Remediation Landscape.” The conference, hosted by the Environmental Contractors’ Association, will be held on 20 October 2011at the Sheraton New York in New York City.

According to Marlene Linders, President and CEO of The Linders Health Institute, the conference is one of the first of its type to be put on by the Environmental Contractors Association. “We worked with ECA to design a very powerful conference agenda, one that will benefit professionals in the environmental, construction, and facilities industries.” Dr. Kerry M. Schwartz, Patient Safety Officer for Infection Control at Florida Hospital North in Orlando, will offer a special presentation on Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Environment; and Ms. Linders will moderate a panel discussion to address the Incidence of Infection Control in Public and Private Buildings.

The conference features two panel discussions in the morning, and New York City Councilman Jim Gennaro, chairman of the Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection, will address conference attendees, as well. Councilman Gennaro is a widely-recognized advocate for the city’s environmental health. He has promoted legislation at the state level to protect the watershed that supplies New York City’s drinking water, and has led efforts to enact a lengthy list of Local Laws intended to develop a sustainable environment, improve local air and water quality, protect wetlands areas and reduce the city’s carbon footprint.

Sponsors and event partners include Philders Group International and The Linders Health Institute, as well as Test America, one of the country’s leading environmental testing firms, and Emlab P&K, specialists in lab analysis for mold, bacteria, asbestos and allergens. Vendors, companies and individuals associated with the environmental health industry will be available throughout the day to discuss their products and processes with conference participants at the exhibitors’ show. Conference registration includes breakfast and lunch and admission to all sessions. Sheraton New York is located at 811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street.

The Linders Health Institute is the sole course provider for infection control certification for Best Practices in construction. They educate, train and certify professionals engaged in the construction and management of healthcare and hospitality facilities to help them with legal due diligence and compliance. They are the nation’s primary provider of education and certification for building professionals who work in healthcare environments.

For more information email: ecanyc@phildersgroup.net or call 407 222 9713.