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Therapy Dogs Work from Home to Help Young Readers

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. Blake wears a hat to his Read More >

July 6, 2021 by Carlyn Kranking, Northwestern University4 Comments

General, response

#prepyourhealth, Chicago, COVID-19, emergency, K9 Reading Buddies, mental health, personal health

Volunteers Prepare for Another Season of Disaster Response, Relief Work

A woman in a mask shakes the paw of a dog in a cage.

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. American Red Cross volunteer Gaenor Speed Read More >

April 20, 2021 by Ester Wells, Northwestern University3 Comments

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

American Red Cross, COVID-19, earthquake, emergency, Florida, Get Involved, Hurricane Laura, mental health, Oregon, personal health, Prepare Your Health, public health, Tropical Storm Eta, volunteer, wildfire

5 Good Reasons to Get a Flu Vaccine This Season

Flu vaccine: We all have a role in protecting each other.

The National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. As flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread this season, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Here are five reasons why you should: 1. Helps Keep You Healthy Flu can Read More >

December 7, 2020 by Blog Administrator9 Comments

Flu, General, preparedness, prevention, response

#FightFlu, #prepyourhealth, #SleeveUp, COVID-19, flu, influenza, National Influenza Vaccination Week, personal health, public health

Asthma Intervention Program Provides Emotional Support to Patients

Two women having a conversation and wearing masks.

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. Gloria Seals has for the past Read More >

December 1, 2020 by Shivani Majmudar, Northwestern University1 Comment

General, prevention, response

#prepyourhealth, Asthma, Asthma CarePartners, Chicago, COVID-19, mental health, personal health

Seattle Seamstress Sews Homemade Masks to Support Community

A woman uses a sewing machine to make masks.

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 Monique “Moe” Eveland posted to Read More >

December 1, 2020 by Thomas Smith, Northwestern University2 Comments

General, preparedness, prevention, response

#prepyourhealth, COVID-19, masks, personal health

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 >

December 1, 2020 by Blog Administrator1 Comment