From the ASPR Blog:
A Navigation Tool for the Emergency and Acute Care System

Twenty years ago, navigating the emergency and acute care system was easier because options were limited. Since then, the number and diversity of options has exploded. Know your options for acute and emergency care, because when you need it, there’s no time to lose.

 

From the ASPR Blog:
Serving through the Storm: Choosing the Right Service Organization

There are many different service organizations that help people and communities stay healthy, strong and resilient as they face what may be some of their worst days. But choosing the right fit for your skills can be a challenge. MRC, CERT, and  NDMS offer three very different ways to make a difference.​

 

h3>From the ASPR Blog:
What Does Stigma have to do with Mental Health and Disasters?

Disaster survivors and first responders may experience trauma and need some degree of mental health intervention, but are unlikely to seek it because of stigma. Break down the barriers and take the steps to reduce the stigma around mental health issues and treatment.

 

From the ASPR Blog:
From EMS to NHS: Emergency Management and Health Security

Medical care is just as critical to national health security. Public health is fundamentally the collective health of every individual in the community, and in a disaster or public health emergency, the nation’s emergency medical services stands on the front lines of our nation’s defense.

 

Contaminated Water in Flint

Flint, Michigan is facing a serious public health crisis, with high levels of lead in its water supply. HHS is committed to supporting the residents and health agencies in Flint and across Michigan.