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"However, more than half of Americans do not have an emergency plan in place — emphasizing the gap between our concerns and the ability to prepare." It is never too late to start preparedness planning! Even if you cannot afford to create a kit, you can create an emergency plan!
In an op-ed released by @thehill last week, @DrNLouissaint discusses how little time most Americans have before facing a medical crisis. Read more & learn about the findings from our fourth annual #PreparednessPoll here: bit.ly/31Uj5ZI
thehill.com
Climate change: Communities hold the key to disaster preparedness
Far too often, we’ve witnessed the lingering effects of disasters and the impact that has on communities for years after an event.
It's #MinorityMentalHealthMonth! For anyone in the U.S. struggling after a disaster but for whom English isn't their 1st language, counselors from the nat'l @Distressline 1-800-985-5990 can connect w/ callers in 100+ languages via 3rd party interpretation bit.ly/2CdI3Ga
Receiving warnings for dangerous weather events can save your life. Luckily, there are many different ways to get life-saving warnings. Stay #WeatherReady by knowing your options. youtu.be/ZqmguEWojYw
CHCACT is hiring a Senior Director - Marketing & External Relations - spread the word! chcact.org/job/senior-dir… #ctjobs #ctleg #advocacy
Pets are part of the family, so we must plan for them, too! Don't forget to add extra medicines, food, and toys for your pets to your emergency kit!
Did you know that June is National #PetPreparedness Month? Don't forget to include your pets (furry or not) in your family emergency plan! Visit ready.gov/pets to get started.
MEASLES UPDATE: @CDCgov has reported 971 cases of #measles in the U.S. so far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year. Read more: bit.ly/CDCMeaslesUpda…
Check out this amazing story of how a #healthcenter in Puerto Rico provided care to its community before and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria bphc.hrsa.gov/qualityimprove…
DYK there are a variety of ways to test your Emergency Operations Plan? It is always recommended to start simple, with discussion-based exercises and work your way to full-scale drills #preparedness #emergencyplanning #safety
Hurricane season is right around the corner! What steps have you taken to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency or disaster? #preparedness #SafetyFirst
You know your baby needs vaccines, but which do they need and when? Here is the recommended immunization schedule by the CDC that you can go by. If you have any questions ask your child’s provider and use this as your guide. #NIIW #IVax2Protect
Happy National Infant Immunization Week! Check out 6 reasons why you should vaccinate your child on time: go.usa.gov/xEsAWExternal You can get your child vaccinated at any local health center! #NIIW #ivax2protect
Recommended watch for all community health centers! Building surge capacity is a great way to help support your community in the face of a disaster or emergency event!
Webinar recording now available on our website! Building Surge Capacity for Community Health Centers Watch it now! nurseledcare.org/past-webinars/…
MEASLES UPDATE: @CDCgov has now confirmed that this year's #measles outbreak is the largest since 2000. Find out how to protect your family with these tips from the @Surgeon_General.
Do you know the difference between a watch and warning? Important information to know with the threat of severe weather later today. weather.gov/safety/thunder…
A third case of measles has been confirmed in Connecticut, state health officials say bit.ly/2KLURfR
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Third case of measles confirmed in Connecticut
A third case of measles has been confirmed in Connecticut in another adult from New Haven County, state health officials announced Friday afternoon. The person contracted measles after a trip to Br…
#DYK that @NCDMPH has developed a series of 11 FREE, online Disaster Health Core Curriculum trainings? These modules cover everything from personal preparedness to legal issues during disasters! Check them out at usuhs.edu/ncdmph/core-cu…
On Day 2 of #NPHW, we are proud to feature Deb Polun, Sr Dir, Policy & Outreach, @CTHealthCenters. They provide high quality medical, dental & behavioral health care to 392,000 patients of all ages in almost every city and town in CT. Find one near you: bit.ly/2uFcRNR.
DYK: Connecticut's FQHCs conduct regular trainings and drills to help prepared staff for any kind of emergency, disaster, or infectious disease event? Sometimes they even have an actor play a hostile person or a patient with tuberculosis! #dedicated #patientsafety #PSAW19
Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 10-16! This week we will be sharing various ways Connecticut FQHCs work to keep patients safe and healthy. What do you do to maintain patient safety? #PSAW19 #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek
Two rounds of winter weather are forecasted for this weekend. The first one will begin after midnight tonight into Saturday morning. The second round is late Sunday into Monday. Please stay informed on the track of this storm as there is still some uncertainty in the forecast.
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