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The Pediatric Pandemic Network and its subject matter experts are conducting critical and impactful research aimed at improving pediatric healthcare during pandemics, emergencies and disasters. In addition to the work of the PPN’s partners, our network’s collaborative efforts enhance the overall resilience and response of clinicians, families and communities.
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New PPN Podcast “Ready. Prep. Go!” Will Launch on February 27
Announcement of a new podcast featuring conversations with experts on emergency preparedness and response.
Now Accepting Applications for the PPN Mentored Disaster Research Career Development Award
The PPN Mentored Disaster Research Career Development Award (PDRCD) program gives clinical and health services research-oriented physicians and PhDs the opportunity to develop research skills and gain experience in advanced methods and experimental approaches...
Fall/Winter 2023: Increases in Respiratory Illness in Children
Reviewed by Roberta L. DeBiasi, MD, MS and Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI, FSHEA, FPIDS Media reports and inquiries from families have brought to attention a recent surge in severe respiratory illness among children in China. The World Health Organization (WHO) is...
WRAP-EM Playbook Offers Strategies, Resources During Pediatric Surge
The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) Pediatric Surge Playbook is live. This playbook is designed to provide considerations, potential response strategies, and supporting resources for the most common major challenges...
Pediatric Pandemic Network Annual Meeting in Louisville Showcases Excellence in Pediatric Readiness and Preparedness
Louisville, KY — The Pediatric Pandemic Network's (PPN) Annual Meeting, held in the city of Louisville, witnessed a convergence of expertise and insights from leading minds in the field of pediatric healthcare disaster preparedness and everyday readiness. The event...
Climate change is harming our mental and physical health
Marginalized communities will be impacted by climate change in serious or fatal ways. According to Shana Godfred-Cato, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah and Pediatric Pandemic Network expert, climate change affects some groups more...
Healthcare Leaders Unite at iSPI: Partnering for Better Intelligence in Disaster Preparation
Leaders from the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) recently joined the International Society for Pediatric Innovation’s Pediatrics 2040 conference: Transforming Pediatric Healthcare Together to discuss the future of pediatric healthcare innovation. As iSPI’s...
Children’s hospitals: Join a collaborative to improve disaster preparedness
The federally funded Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), which aims to improve outcomes for children in emergencies, disasters, and pandemics, is launching its first collaborative opportunity: the Disaster Networking Collaborative (DNC). The DNC is open to all...
FAQ: Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the U.S.
On June 26, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory identifying five cases of malaria (Plasmodium vivax) acquired from mosquitos in the United States, specifically Texas and Florida, in April...
Pediatric Pandemic Network Partners Among Nation’s Top Children’s Hospitals
Several Pediatric Pandemic Network hub sites and affiliate hospitals were recognized through the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Methodology The pediatric hospital rankings are created by gathering critical clinical data...