Baton Rouge pediatricians' experiences meeting the health needs of evacuated children

Baton Rouge pediatricians' experiences meeting the health needs of evacuated children

On Aug 29, the Gulf Coast experienced one the US'S most devastating natural disasterS in modern history with the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. Thomas et al detail the preparations, responses, experiences, and lessons learned from the practicing general pediatricians in Baton Rogue and New Orle...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 117; no. 5; p. S396
Main Authors: Thomas, David E, Gordon, Stewart T, Melton, Jamar A, Funes, Christopher M, Collinsworth, H. Jay, Vicari, Roberta C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Evanston American Academy of Pediatrics 01-05-2006
Subjects:
Children
Disaster relief
Displaced persons
Emergency preparedness
Evacuations & rescues
Health aspects
Health care industry
Hurricanes
Pediatrics
Services
United States
United States
Baton Rouge Louisiana
New Orleans Louisiana
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Summary:On Aug 29, the Gulf Coast experienced one the US'S most devastating natural disasterS in modern history with the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. Thomas et al detail the preparations, responses, experiences, and lessons learned from the practicing general pediatricians in Baton Rogue and New Orleans LA.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2006-0099K