2012 APHA
Annual Conference
Come hear us present!
"Effective use of social media in public health: Promoting a practice exchange in pandemic and all-hazards preparedness and response"
Session 3338.0
Monday, October 29
3:10 pm
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ABOUT US
PublicHealthPractices.org
is a joint project between the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in Washington, DC, and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota.
The Web site is a one-stop shop for concrete tools and strategies
to respond to the health consequences of disasters
and emergencies. Learn more about us here.
UPDATE is prepared and published monthly by the project staff at CIDRAP, and past issues are available on the site.
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PEDIATRIC SURGE EVALUATION
IN THIS PRACTICE: A Chicago-based public health/healthcare partnership developed a heat wave response exercise that enables planners to evaluate pediatric medical surge in addition to mass care for adults. Details here.  Photo: Scott and White Healthcare
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RENAL DISEASE HOME CARE
IN THIS PRACTICE: Disaster preparedness materials from the Trans-Atlantic Renal Council provide specialized meal plans and grocery lists for adults and children with kidney disease. Details here.
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INPATIENT CARE AND EVACUATION
IN THIS PRACTICE: Seattle-King County developed an extensive toolkit for hospitals managing and evacuating pediatric patients and neonates during a disaster.
Details here.
Photo: Harshad Sharma
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CHILD AND TEEN MENTAL HEALTH
IN THIS PRACTICE: Training materials for responders focus on the behavioral health symptoms and needs unique to children following a disaster.
Details here.
Photo: Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction
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