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Even More Practical Skills for the Holiday Host(ess) with the Mostest

Close up of a roasted turkey being brought to the dinner table on a serving tray.

This is an updated version of a post first published on December 17, 2018. Around this time last year, we published a post titled 5 Practical Skills for the Holiday ‘Host(ess) with the Mostest.’ And just like last year’s fruit cake, we’re baaaack with more do-it-yourself skills to help you prepare your health for the Read More >

December 16, 2019 by Blog Administrator6 Comments

Flu, Foodborne, General, Injury, personal health, preparedness, prevention, public health

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Preparing Children with Special Healthcare Needs for an Emergency

Special education. Teddy bear hiding behind a blackboard. Special education text drawing on the blackboard

In my home both of my children have special health care needs. My daughter Charlotte is 4 years-old, and my son, Zachary, is 2 years-old. Both were diagnosed with asthma at an early age. Having children with special health care needs means that my husband and I must think ahead, plan ahead, and prepare our Read More >

December 2, 2019 by Holly Gay2 Comments

General, mental health, natural disasters, personal health, preparedness, public health, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, response

#prepyourhealth, and after an emergency, Backpack emergency card, Before, children, Communication Plans, during, emergency, emergency care plan, Emergency Information Form, emergency supplies, family reunification, Preparing, Reunification, Safe Transportation, Special Care Plan, Special Healthcare Needs, Transportation