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CDRN Members Gather at UNMC to Enhance Regional Disaster Response Capacity

The Region 7 Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) hosted an in-person Community Disaster Response Network meeting on July 30, 2026 at UNMC. This meeting brought together members of the CDRN to strengthen connections and build a shared understanding of regional resources and to develop a practical resource guide to strengthen response capacity across Region 7. The second portion of the meeting went through a disaster resource tabletop exercise, aiming to identify regional partnerships, gain understanding of the specific PHPR roles, capabilities, and limitations of CDRN member organizations, increasing familiarity with logistical, technical, and community-trust assets across the network and within Region 7 that can be leveraged for public health emergencies and other disasters, and define specific next steps to transition from informal to formal preparedness and response planning within their own organizations.

Region 7 PHPR Participates in Groundbreaking for the Future expo

The Region 7 Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) participated in an expo co-hosted by UNMC's Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine (OAMM), UNMC's Global Center for Health Security, UNMC's iEXCEL, and the National Strategic Research Institute. The expo followed the Infectious Disease Air Transport (IDAT) facility groundbreaking and a celebration of the launch of UNMC's new OAMM and showcased 30 UNMC and partner programs supporting health security, preparedness and military medicine. 

Region 7 PHPR Hosts Rumors Workshop at UNMC

On September 9, 2026, the Region 7 PHPR Center hosted a workshop with colleagues from the Region 3 PHPR Center at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security: Practical Playbook for Addressing Health Rumors: A helpful tool for practitioners. This workshop focused on identifying, analyzing, and responding to public health rumors to strengthen community trust and communication strategies. After the Rumors Workshop, the Region 7 PHPR Center team conducted a Communication CONOPs working session to identify the communication resource needs of the region.

Region7 PHPR Center Launches New Website

The Region 7 Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) is excited to announce the launch of its new website. Designed to better serve public health, healthcare, emergency management, and community partners across the region, the site provides a centralized hub for resources, training opportunities, partner information, and preparedness initiatives. The new platform reflects the Center's commitment to strengthening collaboration, improving access to critical information, and supporting a more resilient Region 7.

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