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When the Power Fails: Helping Life-Support Equipment Users

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North Dakota,
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Data and Disability Inclusion

People who use electricity-dependent durable medical equipment (DME) at home—such as ventilators and oxygen concentrators—can face life-threatening consequences during a power outage. HHS reports that 2.7 million Medicare beneficiaries ...

Prioritizing Disability Inclusion in Emergency Planning

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Health Equity,
Disability Inclusion,
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Pandemics,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
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Territories and Freely Associated States,
Puerto Rico,
Rhode Island,
Margaret Nilz

Inclusive practices that prioritize the safety and well-being of all residents, regardless of age or ability, are essential in ensuring effective disaster preparedness and response.

COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Tobacco Control Policies

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Andy Baker-White,
Joshua Berry,
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Race and Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need for strong tobacco prevention and cessation policies. Research indicates that tobacco use is associated with increased rate of COVID-19 disease progression and increased likelihood of ...