Role of Public Health and the National Response Framework  Public health emergencies are increasing worldwide. When there are more people, there is an increase in susceptibility […]

National Incident Management System, Triage, and Public-Private Partnerships Emergencies pose many challenges for communities.  It is important for organizations to work together during a disaster or […]

Surveillance and Rapid Needs Assessment During Disasters  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012), “…it is important to conduct surveillance to determine the extent […]

Emerging Disease During Disasters and Emergencies Infectious disease outbreaks are uncommon after disasters but the combination of factors have the potential to amplify emerging diseases that were […]

Bombing, Emergency Preparedness and Public Health One of the concerns in the emergency preparedness community and public health response relates to the ability to rapidly recognize […]

Natural Disasters and Public Health Natural disasters are inevitable.  There are environmental factors, such as climate change, that influence the number of natural disasters.  Emergency management […]

Nuclear Power Accident and Public Health Nuclear power plants operate worldwide with about 100 nuclear reactors operating in the U.S.  The U.S. federal government maintains oversight of nuclear […]

Disasters, Mental Health, and Special Needs Populations Disasters and emergencies are stressful for many people including survivors, families, rescue workers, communities, etc.  According to the Substance […]

Arousal, Stress, & Anxiety Title: Week Three Forum Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety  100 pts Due Date: End of Week 3 Forum 3: Read our Lesson in […]