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We need a digital health Cajun Navy

June 10, 2019 By Susannah Fox 8 Comments

A baby with red spots on their face looks straight at the camera

The Cajun Navy – people who rally their personal boats to rescue hurricane survivors – is an example of how ordinary citizens are the true first responders in a disaster zone. Instead of seeing locals as liabilities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has started looking for ways to support their work. As David Graham wrote in The Atlantic: […]

Filed Under: hc's problem list, peer-to-peer health care, social media Tagged With: Cajun Navy, immunizations, measles, peer-to-peer healthcare, Wendy Sue Swanson

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