Across the nation, children and teens are seeking #MentalHealth services but are met with long wait times to receive the critical care they need. Urge your members of Congress to support #HR2412 to help kids receive timely access to mental health care.
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In the News: With #H5N1 avian flu silently spreading in US cattle, wastewater testing could be key cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz…

New 'Ready. Prep. Go!' episode, 'A Global Connection,' drops today!

Host Dennis Ren interviews Becky Platt, ACP and volunteer with UK Med, who shares her experiences providing medical aid to children in various parts of the world. Listen here: pedspandemicnetwork.org/ready-prep-go/….

Free 2-day Online Chem-Rad course with American College of Medical Toxicology on May 20 and REAC/TS on May 20th and May 21. This course awards CME, CNE, CPE, and others. The course 'package' - you can register here for both days simultaneously: education.acmt.net/p/CRAOT_May2024
Day 1 | Chem (May 20):…

Another commentary #H5N1 Lots of experts weighing in this week: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

In the News: Covid lessons remain unlearned as avian flu infects cattle, hospitals say politi.co/3WoTRBt via POLITICO

Students from Western Hills University High School created a video about the impact of gun violence on their school community. uw-media.cincinnati.com/embed/video/73…

Events like these #PrepTheKids and improve everyday resilience no matter what the threat! An National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC) gold star for this outstanding share!

Must-watch video! Lynne Signore, BSN, RN, NCSN, NASN member, and ME School Nurse, in honor of all #schoolnurses and just in time for #SND2024 , embraces the viral ' #OfCourse ' trend. Answering, 'I'm a School Nurse, of course, I ____.' 
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Save the Dates for the 23rd edition of WADEM’s biennial Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine! Please join us at the Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku City, in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo from 2-6 May 2025 - wadem2025.org. #wadem2025 #DisasterMedicine #Research

What is prehospital pediatric readiness?

It means EMS and fire-rescue agencies are prepared to provide high-quality emergency care for children. Find out if you are “pediatric ready” by taking the assessment today: emspedsready.org #PedsReady

Thanking all nurses, regardless of discipline, for their service, caring, and compassion every day.

Natural disasters can hit at any time and anywhere. It is not uncommon for such disasters to leave thousands homeless. Approximately 2.5 million children are homeless annually in the United States.

Learn more from SchoolHouse Connection. schoolhouseconnection.org/newsletter-202…

Situation awareness: “A significant severe storm outbreak is forecast for the Plains, Central U.S. and Ohio River Valley during the Monday to Wednesday time frame.”

Severe storms, including 'intense tornadoes,' threaten 40 million this week - Axios apple.news/AHg39KIfgTTKTB…

There are so many resources to help #PrepTheKids . Use them! #HurricaneStrong for Kids (FLASH: A NOAA partner) hurricanestrong.org/kids/

ICYMI: National Academies Action Collaborative on Disaster Research held 4.2.2024. View the recorded sessions on children, exploring data integration, real-time situation awareness, and what needs improvement.
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Know your community risk. Have emergency alerts on your mobile devices and follow directions to stay safe. #PrepTheKids #Flooding #Texas IAEM Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network #StarWarsDay2024

🚨 At last!
302 new H5N1🧬 from US labs in GISAID Initiative (incl Dept. of Agriculture) shines light on the outbreak w/ 214 new🧬 from 6 mammalian hosts (dairy cattle, goat, cat, skunk, mountain lion, & raccoon) collected in 13 states.

New data indicate shared common ancestor b/t TX & NM cattle🧬 w/…

You're my only hope... at preventing human-caused wildfires. Be careful and stay vigilant when handling fire! May the Fourth be with #OnlyYou ⭐ 🚀 🐻

In the News: #H5N1 No one wants to think about pandemics. But bird flu doesn’t care. vox.com/future-perfect… via Vox