Continuing Education
An Analysis of Outcomes and Interventions for Female Pediatric Casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan
2022
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research,
· Uniformed Services University,
· U.S. Army
This study looks at injuries and treatments for young girls hurt in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It describes how girls had lower chances of …
Frequency and Risk of Emergency Medical Service Interhospital Transportation of Patients With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the US
This study looks at how often and safely patients with acute lower respiratory tract illness were moved between hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in the …
Places and Spaces: Environments and Children's Well-Being
This report explores how 43 OECD/EU countries are doing in providing healthy environments for children. It describes issues like clean water, good air quality, safe …
Adolescent and School Health: Safe and Supportive Environments
This CDC website provides valuable resources and information on creating safe and supportive environments to promote the well-being of adolescents. It covers topics such as …
What to Know About Bird Flu
This fact sheet explains bird flu, a disease caused by viruses that usually spread among birds. It describes how people can get infected through direct …
Recovery Planning for Schools and Institutions of Higher Education in the Immediate Aftermath of a Significant or Federally Declared Natural Disaster
2022
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
The document describes how schools and colleges should plan for recovery after a major natural disaster. It explains that schools are important to the whole …
Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams in Action: The Role of DMORT in Natural Disasters, Pandemics, and Beyond Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORT) were crea
2022
· ASPR TRACIE
This interview discusses how Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORT) help identify and return the remains of people who die in disasters, like hurricanes or …
Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Events Fact Sheet
This document describes how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uses Special Event Assessment Ratings (SEAR) to rate big events like the Super Bowl for …
Creating Supportive Environments When Scary Things Happen
This tip sheet describes ways to help children and families feel safe and connected during scary or stressful times. It suggests keeping routines, creating family …
Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen
This tip sheet describes how adults can support children after scary or violent events. It suggests that adults first check in with their own feelings, …