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Flexibility just as important as preparation in an emergency

Be prepared. That's what we're taught in the event of a disaster. But Dr. Marita O'Brien, an assistant professor in the Psychology Department of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is conducting ...

Health created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Flood-hit Mozambique battles cholera outbreak

Aid workers in flood-hit Mozambique said they were fighting to contain an outbreak of cholera Wednesday, which has sickened 282 people.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many more U.S. households ready for disasters: CDC

(HealthDay)—Many households in the United States are ready should a disaster—such as a hurricane or earthquake—strike, federal officials said Thursday.

Health created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Big gaps found in nursing homes' disaster plans

(AP) -- Tornado, hurricane or flood, nursing homes are woefully unprepared to protect frail residents in a natural disaster, government investigators say.

Health created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0