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Care Provider Facilities Described Challenges Addressing Mental Health Needs of Children in HHS Custody
This 48-page report summarizes a study of the mental health challenges of children in Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)- funded facilities. Facilities described the challenges …
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Strengthening Pediatric and Public Health Collaboration to Protect Children's Health During a Pandemic
2024
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Albany Medical College,
· Adams County Health Department,
· Texas Medical Association,
· New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article explores insights gained from past pandemics like 2009 H1N1 influenza and the 2019 coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the vital role of pediatric providers. Strengthening …
General Disaster Recovery Flexibilities
The text provides guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head …
The Response to Superstorm Sandy Highlights the Importance of Recovery Planning for Child Care Nationwide
This 35-page document provides information about a study to determine the extent to which New Jersey and New York conducted emergency planning for child care …
Preparing for Tornado Season
2024
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
This webpage provides guidance on preparing for tornado season, especially for child care centers. It describes how to create emergency plans, check emergency kits, and …
A Story of Health: Sofia's Story (Wildfire Health Impacts)
2021
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
· California Environmental Protection Agency (OEHHA),
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU),
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (WSPEHSU)
This e-book covers Wildfire Health Impacts and how impacts Sofia and her family. The book discusses the health effects of wildfires, focusing on the impact …
New York Children’s Issues Task Force: Lessons Learned from Response and Recovery in Superstorm Sandy in New York
This report from the New York Children's Issues Task Force was issued in response to Superstorm Sandy in New York. It addresses emergency preparedness for …
Surge Capacity Principles: Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement
2014
· University of Minnesota,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
· George Washington University,
· University of British Columbia,
· Sharp Healthcare,
· Allina Health Care
This article offers consensus recommendations for expanding critical care surge capacity and enhancing intensive care services during disasters or pandemics. It highlights key principles for …
Pediatric Firearm Violence in America
2024
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This article highlights the serious issue of gun violence affecting children. It describes how firearms are the leading cause of death for kids and provides …
Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …