Public Health Emergency Newsletter - December 12, 2018

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Four Ways to Enhance Language Access during Disaster Response & Recovery Is your healthcare, public health, or emergency response organization ready to communicate effectively with all the people in your community who rely on you? HHS has developed a checklist with some basic principles that you can use to communicate with various populations who have communication needs.

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Medical Reserve Corps: Perspectives on Volunteering, Growth, and Service Read Blog HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency in Alaska Due to Earthquake Damage Learn What This Means

What is HHS Doing to Help Citizens In Puerto Rico Build a More Resilient Healthcare System?   Watch Video Help Us Revolutionize Respiratory Protection: Winners Receive Award up to $100,000; Access to JLABS Submit Your Application

DRIVe Partners with Cytovale to Develop a Rapid Diagnostic for Sepsis   Learn More DRIVe Partners with Biobeat to Develop Wearable to Detect Flu Before Being Symptomatic Read Release

Engagement of Health Clinics in Medical Surge Activities: Opportunities to Improve Preparedness Read Report Potential Health and Medical Implications for Healthcare Facilities Following A Major Earthquake Download Tip Sheet