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Living with HIV/AIDS During an Emergency
December 1 is World AIDS Day Today, an estimated 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States, and an estimated 37 million people are living with HIV worldwide. In observance of World AIDS Day, we invite preparedness-minded people everywhere to unite in the fight against HIV and help people with HIV stay Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentChicago Community Groups Unite to Help Neighbors During Pandemic
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. My introduction to phone banking didn’t Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentTake Care: Prep Your Health Tips for Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month when we celebrate the various and dedicated caregivers in our lives. Caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the quality of life for millions of individuals. Informal or unpaid caregivers (family members or friends) are the backbone of long-term care provided in people’s homes. While some aspects Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentPrep Your Health: How to Manage Diabetes in an Emergency
November is National Diabetes Month About 34.2 million Americans live with diabetes, meaning their bodies don’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin they make to turn food into energy. In either case, the result is too much sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, this can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsSeeing is Believing: The Art of Moulage in Emergency Preparedness
Moulage is the art of applying realistic, mock injuries for the purpose of training emergency response teams, medical, and military personnel. Good special effects in movies are effective because they make illusions seem real. Making simulated injuries seem real helps first responders better prepare for the real thing. Moulage is the French word for molding. Read More >
Posted on by 1 Comment#BeCyberSmart: 5 Ways to Protect Your Health Tech
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Technological advances have made the field of home-use medical devices one of the most exciting in medicine. New technologies are being applied to all different types of devices, including those that are implanted, worn, and used at home or in health care settings. The result is safer, timelier, and Read More >
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