Author: Melanie Mackin

01 Jul Infographic: 2018 International Patient Perspectives on the Health System Polling Results

Posted at 17:08h in Disease Outbreaks

This infographic presents the findings from Healthcare Ready's most recent international poll (conducted in May 2018) on patient perspectives on the health system. The graphic reveals key pre-pandemic insights on how respondents in 13 countries around the world view as the greatest risks to their...

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30 Jun The Saharan Air Layer and what it means during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted at 18:35h in Disease Outbreaks

Over the final weekend in June, major portions of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and several southern states observed hazy skies and poor air quality, as an unusually large Saharan Air Layer outbreak crossed the Atlantic to cover portions of the United States. These outbreaks are...

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07 Jun Social Media: Protect Yourself From COVID-19 While You Are Protesting

Posted at 13:54h in Disease Outbreaks

While protesting: This social media graphic shows tips and information on how to stay safe while participating in protests or demonstrations during the COVID-19 pandemic. After protesting: After participating in a protest or demonstration, consider these tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 when you return home. Related Posts ...

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05 Jun 3 Takeaways from Healthcare Ready’s Disaster Preparedness Poll

Posted at 20:16h in Disease Outbreaks

Each year, Healthcare Ready conducts a domestic preparedness poll to measure how Americans would respond in emergency situations like natural disasters or health pandemics. The results provide healthcare officials and organizations an understanding of Americans concerns and preparations. While the private and public sectors both...

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27 Feb Amid the coronavirus outbreak, don’t forget about seasonal flu!

Posted at 16:33h in Disease Outbreaks

While the COVID-19 outbreak may be the most prominent infectious disease headline in today’s news, it is still peak flu season and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting increased flu activity across the US.  Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, a disease we are still learning about,...

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