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Find out how to prepare for and survive emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness (Video‪)‬ UCTV

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Find out how to prepare for and survive emergencies.

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    Firearm Injury as a Public Health Problem

    Firearm Injury as a Public Health Problem

    Across the United States, more than 100 people are killed and more than 200 are injured every day by firearms. As an emergency room doctor, Megan L. Ranney, M.D. M.P.H. F.A.C.E.P., has seen the impacts of this violence first hand. She discusses the basic epidemiology of firearm injury, explains the drivers behind them, and advocates for new, inclusive strategies for prevention. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38251]

    • 54 min
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    Evolution of Emergency Medicine and Whole Patient Care - Health Talks

    Evolution of Emergency Medicine and Whole Patient Care - Health Talks

    Ever wondered how wearable technology and design can lead to a better healing experience? Or how medical centers that are certified to treat seniors affect patient outcomes? Or how physicians use individualized care for cancer patients in an emergency setting? Listen in as experts discuss evolution and innovation in emergency medicine. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37203]

    • 59 min
    • video
    Climate Change and Public Health: Modernizing Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

    Climate Change and Public Health: Modernizing Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

    Why is San Francisco particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change? The San Francisco department of Public Health and the California Strategic Growth Council are assessing the problems and creating plans for dealing with extreme heat, air quality, power disruption and a built infrastructure can withstand changing conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36492]

    • 1 hr 18 min
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    Under-5 Mortality: Keeping Kids Alive

    Under-5 Mortality: Keeping Kids Alive

    The rate of under 5 mortality was halved from 1960 to 1990 but more recently there has been a slowing in the reduction. Success varies by region, explains Dr. Rajesh Daftary. He identifies current progress in mortality reduction and identifies effective interventions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35577]

    • 56 min
    • video
    How to Avoid a Lightning Strike

    How to Avoid a Lightning Strike

    Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33298]

    • 2 min
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    You Just Crashed: What Do You Do? - Cycling to Health

    You Just Crashed: What Do You Do? - Cycling to Health

    So you crashed your bike...if you spend time on two wheels, it is inevitable. Dr. Justin Bosley, Emergency Physician and Sports Medicine Physician, explains what to do right away and days, weeks and months later. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33440]

    • 28 min

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