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11/04/2025

Unfortunately, we do love making sure we practice good habits to help prevent the spread of colds as the respiratory illness season begins.

Learn more essential tips for staying healthy: https://pedspandemicnetwork.org/families-caregivers/respiratory-illness/

11/03/2025

We continue to prepare for the respiratory illness season at PPN! The CDC predicts this fall and winter will bring about the same level of hospitalizations as last year, but preparation makes all the difference. We have curated an important lineup of resources to help you stay ahead of a possible surge. Check them out and get ready to take on the season with confidence: https://ow.ly/hemA50XlUab

10/29/2025

The next NPRP Nationwide Assessment launches in March 2026. By taking part, EDs can boost their own pediatric readiness and help drive progress across the country. Research shows high Pediatric Readiness can reduce mortality by up to 76% for critically ill and injured children. The stakes are high - and the tools to improve are available now.

EDs can start preparing for the assessment and improving their readiness today through new Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator learning modules, a National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative Collaborative launching in January, and other support available at www.pediatricreadiness.org

10/24/2025

PPN’s new Disaster Preparedness Activity Pack created for school is here. Designed for school professionals, it’s packed with interactive tools like a teen prep kit and a disaster readiness game. Perfect for classroom lessons or after-school programs. Get students thinking, planning, and prepared.

Access the pack: https://ow.ly/sMZI50XgvYL

10/23/2025

Respiratory illnesses are ramping up as temperatures drop, including RSV. PPN has created an FAQ for healthcare providers that answers the top questions around RSV prevention. Access the resource: https://ow.ly/Wk8I50XgvRR

10/22/2025

What happens when an ordinary school day turns into a mass casualty emergency?

This National School Bus Safety Week, listen to Dr. Julia Magana share the gripping story of responding to a school bus rollover with dozens of young lives at stake.

In the Ready. Prep. Go! episode "Wheels on the Bus," she breaks down what went right, what could’ve gone wrong, and why preparation makes all the difference.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/Wmwa50XgvuI

Ready. Prep. Go! episodes are also available wherever you get your podcasts.

10/20/2025

Disasters can severely disrupt the care of children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). PPN and Region V for Kids COE have created a fourth module in its Pediatric Disaster Medicine Curriculum just for all those involved in pediatric health care.

In this 60-minute interactive module, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Identify kids with special healthcare needs
✅ Support families in crisis effectively
✅ Collaborate with care teams to prepare and triage high-risk patients

Access the module now:
https://ow.ly/GRei50X5MMB

10/16/2025

Test your skills with our new 60 Seconds to Survival simulation! This training is designed to put your skills to the test in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. You will practice triaging both adult and pediatric patients in mass casualty and disaster scenarios. Enroll today: https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/course/view.php?id=132

10/14/2025

Season 2 of Ready. Prep. Go! is wrapping up, and Host Dennis Ren, MD and Rachel Sarafin, Director of Communications for PPN, to help us reflect on this powerful season.

From parent and youth voices to cyberattacks and trauma-informed care, this season went broader and deeper - just like we promised.

In this finale, Dennis and Rachel revisit some of the most impactful moments, what we learned, and where we’re headed next.

Tune in for a meaningful wrap-up and a sneak peek into what’s coming for Season 3.

Listen now: https://ow.ly/r0Vf50Xb3oK

10/13/2025

❄️ Winter is coming... and so are respiratory illnesses like RSV!

To help keep you and your baby safe, PPN has created a new RSV resource for families and caregivers.

Discover ways to reduce your baby's risk, understand more about the RSV antibody, and more.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/s55s50XazZq

10/10/2025

Supporting the mental health of children, caregivers, and the entire community is a crucial part of disaster recovery. PPN has gathered tips and resources to help you care for yourself and the young people in your life.

Learn More: https://ow.ly/mnRx50X2uQp

10/08/2025

PPN’s Disaster Response Collaborative (DRC) is launching a new Fireside Chat series titled “CYSHCN and CMC: Awareness and Preparedness,” focusing on Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) and Children with Medical Complexities (CMC). The first chat, “Why Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs and Children with Medical Complexity?” will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 11 to 12 CST. Register here: https://ow.ly/1GxC50X7Qbb

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