Tag Archives: Emergency service

HHS Text4Health Projects

The following was posted on the BHIC blog. The rapid proliferation of mobile phones and text messaging offers unprecedented opportunities to potentially improve the health of the U.S. population and reach traditionally underserved groups. The Task Force identified innovative health … Continue reading

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Public Health Emergency Response Guide

US DHHS/CDC. 2011 http://emergency.cdc.gov/planning/responseguide.asp English and Spanish PDF files to download The Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors is an all-hazards reference tool for health professionals who are responsible for initiating the public … Continue reading

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Preparing for Disaster and Response

As many in the Heartland are affected by the continued flooding of the Missouri River, we are reminded of the many advances in disaster preparedness.     We have compiled a list of Emergency Resources in our Public Health LibGuide.     … Continue reading

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“100-Year Flood”

We are currently experiencing what is being referred to as the “100 year flood” here in the middle of the United States – involving several states, homes, entire communities and businesses along the Missouri River.   Our Methodist Health System  posted … Continue reading

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