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Emergency Medical Services: More Than a Ride to the Hospital

This post was written in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of EMS in observance of National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 15-22. For many of us, the image we have of first responders comes mostly from television and movies. We picture ambulances with sirens wailing and lights flashing en route to Read More >

May 18, 2022 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

General, prevention, response

emergency, emergency medical service, medical emergency, mental health, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, personal health, public health

Protecting Children Where They Learn, Play During Disaster Recovery

Emergencies, including natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, can happen at any time. They can have lasting impacts on communities. Places that were once safe might become unsafe. Homes, businesses, childcare facilities, schools, and other buildings can be damaged or destroyed. After the initial response, communities begin a long recovery process. Buildings are rebuilt, infrastructure Read More >

May 10, 2022 by Jennifer Farramola, Health Communication Specialist, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease RegistryLeave a comment

General, Injury, natural disasters, response

childcare, children, emergency, Environmental Health, natural disasters, public health

Self-Serve Food Pantries Help Feed Local Communities

Five teenagers stand beside a freestanding wooden container filled with food. A label on the box says "TLC little free pantry"

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. Summer Faerman was on Read More >

April 25, 2022 by Brittany Edelmann, Northwestern University student2 Comments

General

emergency response, food pantry, Get Involved, personal health, Prepare Your Health, public health, QR code

Prep Your Health with Advance Care Planning

April is National Donate Life Month. April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Emergencies, including personal injury and illness, are often unpredictable. That unpredictability is both a reason to prepare and something to prepare for. Plan Ahead for Personal Health Emergencies Many people face decisions about treatments that a medical emergency might leave them incapable Read More >

April 20, 2022 by Blog Administrator5 Comments

General, Injury, preparedness, response

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Good Cents: Prep Your Finances for Emergencies

A middle-aged man and woman discussing finances.

This post was written in collaboration with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in observance of National Financial Capability Month. Emergencies—especially when multiple occur at the same time—can test your ability to financially respond and recover. For example, getting back to “normal” after a flood during a pandemic takes financial resources that many people may not Read More >

April 6, 2022 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

disaster readiness, emergency fund, emergency preparedness, financial first aid, financial health, financial literacy, National Financial Capability Month

Creating a Nutritious Emergency Food Supply

March is National Nutrition Month. There are several things to think about when picking food to include in your emergency food supplies. They include: Shelf life. Shop for nonperishable items Foods that don’t require cooking, water, or special preparation are best. Does your family have food allergies or other special dietary needs? How much do Read More >

March 28, 2022 by Blog Administrator5 Comments