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Dec
17
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), Health Literacy, MedlinePlus, Public Health
The news comes and goes quickly. Health news is no different and it’s important to develop strategies and resources to learn more beyond the headlines. Continue to learn about some of 2018’s big health stories that will continue to impact 2019 with these resources. Natural Disasters and Emergencies-The Camp Fire in Northern California was the… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources, Public Health
Sep
14
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), Public Health, public safety
September is National Preparedness Month and there’s still time to make and practice your plan, learn life saving skills, check your coverage and save for an emergency. Week 1’s theme was Make and Practice Your Plan No one knows when an emergency will happen, but making and practicing your plan now will help you during… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), graphic medicine
September is National Preparedness Month. But why mention that in mid-August? Because I’m happy to announce a brand-new Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit focused on Emergency Preparedness and Recovery just in time to include as part of National Preparedness Month activities. Using Don Brown’s Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans, this kit provides a… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine
Jul
11
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), Health Literacy, MedlinePlus, public safety
Summer is a great time to be outside going to the beach or community events, having fun. But with heat waves happening more often and for longer stretches of time, it’s important to stay healthy by being prepared. Who is most at risk? The elderly, children, people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
May
18
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), professional development, Public Health
The 2018 NACCHO Preparedness Summit (April 17-20, 2018-Atlanta, GA) was my first chance to tell people about the emergency preparedness resources available from NLM including DIMRC and MedlinePlus. Check out the Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) to find resources for preparedness professionals, community organizations and the general public on preparing your community and your… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources, Public Health