Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
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Learnings from the Pediatric Readiness Education Series
These courses explain how disasters affect children physically, emotionally, and socially, and why pediatric providers need specialized training. Learners explore the phases of disaster management—preparedness, …
NEW Pediatric Readiness Guidelines for a NEW National Assessment (Recording)
This online training program designed to help healthcare providers better prepare for and respond to disasters affecting children. The course explains why children are especially …
The Waterline
This "Ready. Set. Go!" podcast features Dr. Beachgem (Meghan Elizabeth Beach Martin, MD) and Travis Witt (Director of Safety and Emergency Management, Johns Hopkins All …
The Water Came In
This "Ready. Set. Go!" podcast episode features Dr. Beachgem (Meghan Elizabeth Beach Martin, MD) and Travis Witt (Director of Safety and Emergency Management, Johns Hopkins …
Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy or Encephalitis (IAE) and Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE)
The Pediatric Pandemic Network's page on Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy (IAE) and Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) highlights the severe neurological complications that can arise in children following …
The Flu: What Parents Need to Know
The webpage provides essential information for parents about the flu. It covers flu symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches), how the flu spreads, and …
Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs in Disasters
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Children's National Hospital,
· UCLA School of Medicine
This article discusses how health systems can effectively address children's unique developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs during disasters. It emphasizes integrating mental health considerations …
Mpox Resources for Healthcare Professionals
This webpage provides an overview of mpox symptoms, transmission, and prevention for children, emphasizing recent outbreaks and risks. It explains transmission routes, symptoms, complications, diagnostic …
Strategies Used by Children's Hospitals During the 2022 Viral Respiratory Surge
2025
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· St. Joseph’s Health,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· University of Washington,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)
This article examines how pediatric hospitals across the U.S. responded to a significant increase in respiratory viral infections in fall 2022. This surge, intensified by …
Learnings from the Disaster Science Scholars Program 2025: Select Recordings
These selected recordings are from the Disaster Science Scholars Program 2025. The links provided lead to more information and resources about what was learned during …