Could drones be the key to reducing heart attack deaths?


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A drone delivers an AED in a simulation study.

Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests take place in the United States. An estimated 90% of the people who experience one do not survive. In a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Wayne Rosamond describes how drones can boost bystander access to lifesaving defibrillators.

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Student proposal calls for COVID-19 care navigation in prisons, jails

Gillings student Nikhil Rao and his team won a recent COVID-19 Policy Hackathon with a policy proposal titled, "Need for Care Navigation Program for Inmates within North Carolina Public Carceral Facilities."

A word cloud mural adorns a wall at the Gillings School.

Gillings alumna directs CDC Foundation’s COVID-19 response

As emergency response director for the CDC Foundation, Turquoise Sidibe has tackled everything from hurricanes to the opioid crisis. Since her unit was activated in January 2020, she has led implementation and evaluation of the CDC Foundation’s more than 100 active COVID-19 projects.

Gillings student Kate Leo poses in front of a pile of first-aid kits.

Are first-year students first-aid ready?

Kate Leo and Hannah Tuckman — both juniors at the Gillings School — have launched an effort to provide UNC students with first-aid kits while sharing campus health care resources.

WHAT WE'RE DOING

How Faith Leaders are Sustaining Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, September 30, Noon - 1 p.m. ET
Learn more and register now.

This webinar is part of the Gillings School's ongoing Emergency Preparedness, Ethics and Equity Series. In this session, three Black faith leaders from North Carolina will share their experiences and outline what they need to sustain their efforts during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. They will conclude by providing recommendations on how to appropriately partner with them and their communities when conducting research or practice during this crisis.

WHAT WE'RE READING

How to fly safely with kids during the coronavirus pandemic
Adjunct Associate Professor Emily Sickbert-Bennett
Romper

It didn't have to go this way
Associate Professor Whitney Robinson
WUNC's Tested

Hurricane Sally's fierce rain shows how climate change raises storm risks
Professor Rick Luettich
The New York Times

Addressing pandemic problems
Featuring Dr. Lori Carter-Edwards, Dr. Barbara Turpin, Dr. Ralph Baric, Dr. Sarav Arunachalam and Jessica Soldavini
Endeavors

Answering the tough questions
Associate Professor Jim Thomas
The Well

Could drones delivering defibrillators save lives?
Professor Wayne Rosamond
MedicineNet

WHAT WE'RE LIKING

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