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Partnering with Latino Organizations to Create Resilient Communities
Partnering with trusted community-serving organizations to relay critical information to non-English speaking communities during...
Jan 06, 2016 | Guest Author
A PPHR and PHAB Based Workforce Development Plan
The Kent County Health Department’s (KCHD) Emergency Preparedness and Accreditation Coordinators collaborated to create and implement...
Nov 23, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
Pursuing Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) While Facing Many Local Diversities
Mar 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan
“Back2School” Immunization Clinic runs smoothly using Incident Command System
Working with state and local partners, Dakota County Public Health Department vaccinated 120 students entering 7th through 12th grade...
Dec 19, 2014 | Alyson Jordan
Infectious Disease, Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health
New York City MRC Engages in Community Outreach and Education for Ebola Response
When the first case of Ebola emerged in New York City on October 23, the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the New York...
Dec 16, 2014 | Guest Author
Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health
Brookline Medical Reserve Corps Initiates Novel Emergency Preparedness “Buddies...
As population trends shift, the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the Brookline Department of Public Health in...
Nov 19, 2014 | Guest Author
Partnering with the Local Library for Preparedness Education
The Natick Department of Public Health and the local Natick Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a unit of the Massachusetts Region 4A MRC,...
Oct 29, 2014 | Alyson Jordan
K-9 Emergency Response Team Saves a Life
Oct 20, 2014 | Alyson Jordan
Social Determinants of Health
Local Radio Station Yields High Results
Throughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions,...
Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author
Social Determinants of HealthPartnering with Latino Organizations to Create Resilient CommunitiesPartnering with trusted community-serving organizations to relay critical information to non-English speaking communities during emergencies is a national promising practice. The County of San Diego is building a partner relay to share information during emergencies with vulnerable communities. This article highlights the efforts around engaging the Spanish-speaking Latino community. Jan 06, 2016 | Guest Author |
A PPHR and PHAB Based Workforce Development PlanThe Kent County Health Department’s (KCHD) Emergency Preparedness and Accreditation Coordinators collaborated to create and implement one workforce development plan that addresses the requirements of both Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) standards. Health departments can utilize this approach to assist in accreditation efforts and guide competency... Nov 23, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
Pursuing Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) While Facing Many Local DiversitiesMar 27, 2015 | Alyson Jordan |
“Back2School” Immunization Clinic runs smoothly using Incident Command SystemWorking with state and local partners, Dakota County Public Health Department vaccinated 120 students entering 7th through 12th grade to comply with updated Minnesota School Immunization Laws. The clinic was organized utilizing the Incident Command System and demonstrated emergency preparedness capabilities. Dec 19, 2014 | Alyson Jordan |
Infectious Disease, Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of HealthNew York City MRC Engages in Community Outreach and Education for Ebola ResponseWhen the first case of Ebola emerged in New York City on October 23, the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) was already prepared to respond. The New York City MRC had begun training members for Ebola in early October and quickly put them to work by engaging in community outreach and education, “Ebola 101” trainings, and... Dec 16, 2014 | Guest Author |
Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of HealthBrookline Medical Reserve Corps Initiates Novel Emergency Preparedness “Buddies Program”As population trends shift, the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the Brookline Department of Public Health in Massachusetts developed the Emergency Preparedness "Buddies Program." This program aims to match trained volunteers with at-risk elders to improve preparedness and resiliency. Nov 19, 2014 | Guest Author |
Partnering with the Local Library for Preparedness EducationThe Natick Department of Public Health and the local Natick Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a unit of the Massachusetts Region 4A MRC, have partnered with the Morse Institute Library in Natick, MA, to spread the word about emergency preparedness in the local community. Oct 29, 2014 | Alyson Jordan |
K-9 Emergency Response Team Saves a LifeOct 20, 2014 | Alyson Jordan |
Social Determinants of HealthLocal Radio Station Yields High ResultsThroughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions, special road conditions, fire hazards and so much more. These little gems can be of significant use during Public Health Emergencies or area disasters Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author |
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