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Healthcare Services in Shelters Webinar

This webinar will provide updated healthcare guidance for coordinating and delivering medical services in congregate sheltering environments during emergencies and disasters. The content is grounded in current state-level plans and

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Annual Report 2024-25

ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25 The North Carolina Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) is excited to share the 2024-25 Annual Report. This report highlights an increased number of training hours, partnership engagement activities,

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Hurricane Resources

Now is the time to plan! Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. Nor’easters and other wintertime low pressure systems can bring flooding, winds, and rain just as hurricanes

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In Memoriam….

Llewellyn Winn “Lew” Stringer Jr, MD It is with great sadness that the NC Office of EMS and the Healthcare Preparedness Program share the passing of Dr. Lew Stringer.  Dr.

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