DMC 3
WHO Sierra Leone 2016-2017: From Ebola to Health
The WHO report on Sierra Leone for 2016-2017 focuses on health improvements and challenges in the country. It describes efforts to strengthen healthcare systems, improve …
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Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety
This guidebook aims to improve school safety against natural hazards like earthquakes and floods. It describes how schools can protect students by identifying risks and …
Primary Care Providers' Role in Supporting Children, Families, and Professional Self-Care Following Hurricanes and Other Disasters
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB),
· University of Southern California,
· Duke University Medical Center
Webinar that describes the importance of psychological first aid and supportive services in promoting adjustment after a disaster. Presenters outline the common symptoms and trajectories …
Safe Transport of Children by EMS: Interim Guidance
This document provides efforts to establish safe guidelines for transporting children in ambulances face challenges due to limited crash testing research specific to children. The …
Caring for Children in Disaster: After a Hurricane
A series of public service videos created by CDC and AAP on actions families should take to keep children safe after a hurricane. It addresses …
Homelessness Emergency Planning Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help communities prepare for emergencies that affect homeless people. It describes ways to plan and respond to disasters, ensuring the …
Resilient Hospitals Handbook: Strengthening Healthcare and Public Health Resilience in Advance of a Prolonged and Widespread Power Outage
This handbook on building resilient hospitals focuses on preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies. It outlines strategies for assessing vulnerabilities, developing emergency plans, and …
Choose Safe Places for Early Care and Education (CSPECE) Guidance Manual
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This guidance manual helps communities ensure children's safety and health in places like child care centers and preschools. It promotes locating early care and education …
Climate Change and Health Factsheets
The Climate Change and Health Factsheets explain how climate change affects our health. It describes how rising temperatures can lead to more heat-related illnesses, worsen …
Bounce Back: An Elementary School Intervention for Childhood Trauma
This five-page fact sheet describes Bounce Back, a program designed to help elementary school children who have experienced trauma. It describes how the intervention supports …