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Partnerships and Volunteers Critical to Resilient Rural Communities
In recognition of National Rural Health Day on Nov. 21, NACCHO interviewed Denise Bingham, RN MSN, Director of Nursing, at Three...
Nov 21, 2013 | Frances Bevington
American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Preparedness Resource Kit
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in partnership with CDC, recently released the “Pediatric Preparedness Resource Kit,...
Nov 15, 2013 | Admin
Tennessee Hospitals Test Readiness in Mass Casualty Response Exercise
Knox County (TN) Health Department and the East Tennessee Regional Health Office conducted one of the largest hospitals exercises in...
Nov 12, 2013 | Admin
Flu-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Findings from a Recent Study
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in Pediatrics, “Influenza-Associated Pediatrics Deaths in...
Nov 11, 2013 | Sara Rubin
Drill Sharpens Response Time for Handling Flu Outbreak
Health officials in Delaware conducted a flu clinic at a Georgetown church on Oct. 24, vaccinating more than 100 residents. The event...
Nov 07, 2013 | Admin
SAMHSA Disaster App for Behavioral Health Resources
SAMHSA’s Disaster App allows behavioral health responders to access resources for any type of traumatic event at all stages of...
Nov 04, 2013 | Frances Bevington
Grants for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Research to Benefit Hard Hit Communities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $8 million in grants to nine grant recipients to support...
Oct 28, 2013 | Frances Bevington
Online Game Provides Cyber Security and Disaster Planning Training
As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology...
Oct 25, 2013 | Frances Bevington
Risks of Cyber Attacks on the Healthcare Sector Leave Public Health of Communities...
In December 2011, a hospital in Georgia was forced to divert all non-emergency admissions to other medical centers, after a malware...
Oct 24, 2013 | Justin Snair
Partnerships and Volunteers Critical to Resilient Rural CommunitiesIn recognition of National Rural Health Day on Nov. 21, NACCHO interviewed Denise Bingham, RN MSN, Director of Nursing, at Three Rivers District Health Department in Kentucky about the unique preparedness needs of rural communities. In addition to her work at Three Rivers, Denise is on the Kentucky Department of Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Team and […] Nov 21, 2013 | Frances Bevington |
American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Preparedness Resource KitThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in partnership with CDC, recently released the “Pediatric Preparedness Resource Kit, Inspired by the H1N1 Pandemic: Strengthening Pediatric and Public Health Partnerships.” This kit promotes collaborative discussions and decision-making among pediatric and public health leaders about pediatric all-hazards preparedness planning. It also aims to increase... Nov 15, 2013 | Admin |
Tennessee Hospitals Test Readiness in Mass Casualty Response ExerciseKnox County (TN) Health Department and the East Tennessee Regional Health Office conducted one of the largest hospitals exercises in Tennessee on Nov. 6. Fifty-four hospitals in East Tennessee participated in the drill to test how they would handle a 20 percent surge of their emergency room capacities. This drill was the first time that […] Nov 12, 2013 | Admin |
Flu-Associated Pediatric Deaths: Findings from a Recent StudyA recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in Pediatrics, “Influenza-Associated Pediatrics Deaths in the United States, 2004-2012” affirms the critical and life-saving role flu vaccine can play in protecting all children during flu season. This study broadens the body of knowledge around influenza-associated pediatric deaths (for children with and without high-risk... Nov 11, 2013 | Sara Rubin |
Drill Sharpens Response Time for Handling Flu OutbreakHealth officials in Delaware conducted a flu clinic at a Georgetown church on Oct. 24, vaccinating more than 100 residents. The event was also designed as an emergency preparedness test, helping health officials analyze Delaware’s readiness to handle large-scale emergencies. Division of Public Health employees staffed the event, with assistance from several Medical Reserve Corps […] Nov 07, 2013 | Admin |
SAMHSA Disaster App for Behavioral Health ResourcesSAMHSA’s Disaster App allows behavioral health responders to access resources for any type of traumatic event at all stages of deployment. Resources are pre-downloaded to the user’s mobile phone to ensure access in the event of limited Internet connectivity in the field. Users can also share resources, like tips for helping survivors cope, and find […] Nov 04, 2013 | Frances Bevington |
Grants for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Research to Benefit Hard Hit CommunitiesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $8 million in grants to nine grant recipients to support research to aid long-term recovery in areas hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. This is the first time HHS has funded research to support long-term recovery efforts needed by local communities. Research will focus […] Oct 28, 2013 | Frances Bevington |
Online Game Provides Cyber Security and Disaster Planning TrainingAs part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology released its second Web-based security training module, “CyberSecure: Your Medical Practice” for healthcare providers and staff on October 24, 2013. The game provides training on disaster planning, data backup and recovery, and other elements of... Oct 25, 2013 | Frances Bevington |
Risks of Cyber Attacks on the Healthcare Sector Leave Public Health of Communities VulnerableIn December 2011, a hospital in Georgia was forced to divert all non-emergency admissions to other medical centers, after a malware infection downed the institution’s IT network and required staff to use paper records. The attack affected computer connectivity, as hospital computers could not communicate with each other. The hospital was forced to use a runner system, where papers were shuttled... Oct 24, 2013 | Justin Snair |
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