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Operation Shortbread Is Not Your ‘Cookie Cutter’ MCM Exercise

by Public Heath Matters | Dec 3, 2018 | Anthrax, Flu, Public Health

December 4 is National Cookie Day, which-from a public health perspective-is what makes the scratch-made story of Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services' Operation Shortbread a fitting one to tell this time of year. What do cookies have to do with...

The Neighborly Thing To Do: States Helping States During Disasters

by Public Heath Matters | Nov 19, 2018 | Public Health

Since 9/11, the CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement program has been a critical source of funding, guidance, and technical assistance for state and local public health departments, helping to build and maintain a nationwide...

Partnerships Help Save Lives When Disaster Strikes

by Public Heath Matters | Nov 5, 2018 | Flu, Public Health

Public health emergencies occur every day across the United States. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, infectious disease outbreaks, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies have all occurred within the past few years and likely will happen again. Communities...

3 Reasons Why Handwashing Should Matter to You

by Public Heath Matters | Oct 15, 2018 | Environmental Health, Flu, Handwashing, Public Health

Most of us are familiar with the parental-like voice in the back of our minds that helps guide our decision-making-asking us questions like, "Have you called your grandmother lately?" For many that voice serves as a gentle, yet constant reminder to wash our hands....

Protecting Our Future: Emergency Preparedness and Children’s Mental Health

by Public Heath Matters | Oct 9, 2018 | Children, Mental Health, Public Health

Among the many lessons learned during the 2017 Hurricane season, we recognized that addressing children's mental and behavioral health needs is a major concern in hurricane-affected areas. CDC's At Risk Task Force (ARTF) was established in 2017 to ensure...

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Operation Shortbread Is Not Your ‘Cookie Cutter’ MCM Exercise

The Neighborly Thing To Do: States Helping States During Disasters

Partnerships Help Save Lives When Disaster Strikes

3 Reasons Why Handwashing Should Matter to You

Protecting Our Future: Emergency Preparedness and Children’s Mental Health

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