Dr. Irwin Redlener awarded 2014 Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism NCDP Director Irwin Redlener, MD, was honored with the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism on November 7, at the Schweitzer Leadership Conference in Boston. The award is given annually to an individual who has helped bring health care to all people, regardless of their economic and social status, and “whose commitment to service influences and … Continue reading “Dr. Irwin Redlener awarded 2014 Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism” Learn More
Children's Health Fund Pledges $2.5 Million for NCDP The Children’s Health Fund, a national organization that supports pediatric care for underserved children, recently announced its renewed support for the National Center for Disaster Preparedness with a $2.5 million pledge. Over the past decade, the center has engaged in a number of projects funded by the fund, with a focus on several areas of mutual interest including preparing children, … Continue reading “Children’s Health Fund Pledges $2.5 Million for NCDP” Learn More
NCDP delivers keynote address, anchors a panel, and presents white paper at Institute of Medicine Workshop NCDP Director Irwin Redlener, MD delivered the keynote address at an Institute of Medicine workshop in June, “Medical and Public Health Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Considerations for Children and Families”, and Deputy Director David Abramson, PhD anchored a panel on child resilience and presented a white paper on “The Science and Practice of Resilience Interventions for Children Exposed … Continue reading “NCDP delivers keynote address, anchors a panel, and presents white paper at Institute of Medicine Workshop” Learn More
Are our children terrorist targets? Are U.S. children potential terror targets? While such a notion is almost impossible to contemplate, evidence increasingly suggests that U.S. intelligence efforts must be alert to this horrific possibility and that schools and first-responders should have appropriate emergency plans. Click for the full story. Learn More
