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Prep Your Health for Earthquakes

February is Earthquake Awareness Month If people were asked where in the United States do most earthquakes happen, they are likely to answer California. They’d be correct.(1) But earthquakes are a hazard in other parts of the country, too. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that nearly half of all Americans live in areas with Read More >

February 15, 2022 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

General, Injury, natural disasters, preparedness, response

#prepyourhealth, disaster readiness, earthquake, emergency, emergency preparedness, hazard, insurance, personal health, risk, tsunami

Local CERTs Offer a Way to Get Involved in Your Community

A man in a green vest and hat directs traffic in parking lot.

This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. When a 10-year-old girl Read More >

January 27, 2022 by Daphne Yao, Northwestern UniversityLeave a comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

CERT, Detroit, emergency, emergency preparedness, emergency response, first aid, Get Involved, Michigan, practical skills, Prepare Your Health, tornado, volunteer

Get Involved with Your Neighbors During Hi Neighbor Month

December is Hi Neighbor Month. Social connections are important to your personal health preparedness. The relationships we build with others are ties that bind during an emergency. One of the more important social connections you can make is with your neighbors. The Importance of Neighbors Neighbors can be an important source of assistance in the Read More >

December 7, 2021 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

#prepyourhealth, Community Emergency Response Team, community resilience, Create Community, emergency preparedness, emergency response, Get Involved, Hi Neighbor Month, important paperwork, Medical Reserve Corps, mental health, personal health, personal health preparedness, personal needs, social connectedness

Burn Institute Teaches Kids Burn Prevention, Fire Safety

This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. A cast of green and purple Read More >

November 8, 2021 by Anokhi Saklecha, Northwestern University2 Comments

General, Injury, preparedness, prevention, response

Burn Institute, burn prevention, emergency preparedness, fire safety, Fire-Safe Kids, personal health, San Diego, University of California San Diego Burn Center

Healthcare Workers “Pop Up” to Help Vaccinate in IL Communities

This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. The sound of live music and Read More >

September 28, 2021 by Christian Elliott, Northwestern University2 Comments

Disease Outbreak, General, prevention, response

COVID-19, emergency, Get Involved, Illinois, Medical Reserve Corps, Moline, personal health, public health, Rock Island, Rock Island County Health Department, vaccination

Summer Camp Inspires, Prepares Students for Medical Careers

This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. Students in Dr. Abdullah Hasan Pratt’s Read More >

September 22, 2021 by Fiona Skeggs, Northwestern University student2 Comments