News + Announcements

  • Disaster Preparedness: Keeping Children Safe

    “Investing in child-focused disaster medicine isn't just the right thing to do, it's a critical step toward a safer, more resilient nation for all. The ASPR Pediatric Disaster Care Centers of Excellence are leading the way, but continued support. . . is essential to ensure children are protected when disaster strikes" - Dr. Michael Anderson, Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response

    Click Here to Read Dr. Anderson's Blog Post

  • Pediatric After-Action Report

    "This pediatric after-action report was created to help regional emergency management leaders highlight the impact disasters have on children in a community." - Dr. Nathan Timm, Cincinnati Children's Hospital

    click here to learn more about the Pediatric After-Action Report

  • Surgery and Perioperative Unit Disaster Framework

    “We encourage use of the Surgery and Perioperative Unit Disaster (SPUD) framework to create a plan and hope it can be a catalyst for ongoing collaborations towards disaster preparedness and response,” - Dr. Cullen Clark, Nationwide Children's Hospital

    click here To Learn more about the SPUD Framework

Exercises, Events, and Workshops

  • You Can Find Us at the Following Conferences/Events

    On September 26-29, 2025, you can find us in Denver, CO for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition. Be sure to check out our two posters and visit us at the Pediatric Disaster Centers of Excellence booth # 469 in the Exhibit Hall.

  • TEEX Pediatric Preparedness for the Healthcare Professional

    September 29 & 30, 2025

    8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET both days

    In Person | Grand Rapids, MI | Space is Limited

    This FREE 2-Day, 16 Hour course is a new, standardized, national-level pediatric disaster training focused on emergency management, public health, clinical preparedness, and resiliency and recovery. Upon completing the course successfully, participants will recognize the components necessary to develop a comprehensive community and facility plan designed to improve pediatric clinical care and post-disaster resilience.

    Target Audience

    Healthcare Providers, EMS/Medical Response Personnel, Medical Volunteers, Emergency Managers, & Public Health Workers

    To register, follow these steps:

    Step 1: Click the button below

    Step 2: Log in/create a new account in the TEEX portal

    Step 3: Re-click the link to register for the course

    Click Here to Register