In the second year of the Preparedness Summit Podcast series, take a deeper dive into the subject of preparedness with some of the most fascinating Summit speakers. Michael Frogel, Co-Principal Investigator for the New York…
Various populations throughout the nation are disproportionately impacted during an emergency. On Thursday, February 4, 2016 the FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division will host a webinar focused on engaging the public on disaster preparedness…
During public health emergencies, children are a particularly vulnerable population as they have unique physical, physiological, and psychological characteristics that vary from adults. Additionally, the medical products and formulations children need often differ from adults…
The Washington, DC Department of Health selected Children’s National Health System to establish the first pediatric Medical Reserve Corps unit (DC-PMRC) in the country. The Washington, DC, Pediatric Medical Reserve Corps is primarily focused on…
The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) invites you to their webinar, “Integrating Pediatric Needs into Hospital Disaster Preparedness Policies,” on August 25 at 1:00PM EDT. Elizabeth Edgerton, MD, MPH, and Anthony…
By Megan Reeve, Program Officer; Autumn Downey, Program Officer; and Jack Herrmann, Senior Program Officer for the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy Disasters often impact fundamental elements of a…
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy and resilient communities.…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross, and the Department of Education recently announced the publication of the National Strategy for Youth Preparedness Education: Empowering, Educating, and Building Resilience. The document provides a…
In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has launched www.fredthepreparednessdog.org, a new website with tips for family and pet preparedness featuring their mascot Fred. A two-year-old German Shepherd and…
The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health has launched a new resource entitled “Radiation Disaster Issues in Children: A Case-Based Approach.” This accredited online lesson is a complement to the previously-released primer, “Radiation…