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Renske Erion, Emily Grubert, Simon Mosbah, Michelle Munyikwa, Biswajit Paul and Christine Tran December 16, 2015

In the first week of December 2015, professionals involved in epidemic preparedness at the national level participated in a forum convened by graduate students from Emerging Leaders in Science and Society (ELISS), a leadership development program hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), in Washington, D.C.

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Article Out Loud – Cybersecurity in Hospitals and the Public Health Sector

September 20, 2023

Cyberattacks on healthcare systems affect millions of patients each year. It is critical for agencies and organizations to build a culture of compliance and awareness for the system’s security and the safety of the patients.

Article Out Loud – Emergency Responses – With No Geographic Limits

September 14, 2023

Social media has come a long way since this article was published in 2012. However, the emergency response capabilities described continue to expand as remote responders are called to action.

Article Out Loud – The Evolution of Planning for Animals in Disasters

September 14, 2023

Recent events have shown how some people risk their lives for their pets. This 2015 article describes how to reduce or eliminate situations that endanger community members, animals, and first responders.

Article Out Loud – The “What If” Possibility – A Chilling Report

September 13, 2023

In light of the recent Russian nuclear threat, emphasis on prevention should remain at the forefront. This 2007 report weighed the merits of emphasizing prevention versus response. It’s a good time to revisit this.

Article Out Loud – The Dopplerian Resonance Effect on Continual Preparedness

September 13, 2023

This 2008 article serves as reminder to stay vigilant with continued preparedness and not forget the ongoing recovery efforts from many areas recently affected by disasters.

Article Out Loud – Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness

September 13, 2023

This author reflects on his team’s direct mission to New York in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, to consider if communities are more prepared today than they were in 2001.

Article Out Loud – Responding to the Call – The Cost of Caring for Others

September 11, 2023

There is a cost to caring for others, but it does not need to be a lifelong debt that continues to overwhelm the people who stepped up and those around them. The cost can be manageable with the right plan of support and the willingness to explore coping options.

Article Out Loud – Citizen Soldiers and American State Defense Forces

September 6, 2023

By JAMES P. HOWARD Ⅱ, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 06, 2023.Targeted-violent events threaten staff and students’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the preparedness of incoming teachers and current staff to handle such

Article Out Loud – Bioterrorism – Could Smallpox Return?

September 6, 2023

Although smallpox was eradicated from its human population and reservoir, it is still in designated stockpiles controlled by two nations and possibly in other unknown locations. Learn about the possible threat and the need for greater preparedness and discussion.

Article Out Loud – The Great Melting Pot of Domestic Preparedness

September 6, 2023

Many emergency preparedness professionals want to make the nation safer and more secure. However, some of the same challenges described in this 2005 article, such as hospital staffing, still need to be addressed.

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Article Out Loud – Cybersecurity in Hospitals and the Public Health Sector

Article Out Loud – Emergency Responses – With No Geographic Limits

Article Out Loud – The Evolution of Planning for Animals in Disasters

Article Out Loud – The “What If” Possibility – A Chilling Report

Article Out Loud – The Dopplerian Resonance Effect on Continual Preparedness

Article Out Loud – Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness

Article Out Loud – Responding to the Call – The Cost of Caring for Others

Article Out Loud – Citizen Soldiers and American State Defense Forces

Article Out Loud – Bioterrorism – Could Smallpox Return?

Article Out Loud – The Great Melting Pot of Domestic Preparedness

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