“Our safety word is “Run!” he says. NERT Disaster Training, Parts 5 and 6. En Español
Health
Dummy awaits the rescue that will mark the final stage of NERT training.
When to Ignore the Glass in Someone’s Head
July 6, 2010 – 6:09 am
Mental Health Battle On
June 14, 2010 – 7:04 am
“The more you get to know someone, the more you don’t look at them and think, ‘The police arrested you naked and defecating in the middle of the street.’” says Walter Glaser, an employment specialist at UC Citywide Community Case Management.”He pauses. “Really, do any of us want to be remembered at our worst moment?” En Español
NERT Disaster Training Part 4: Searches, Rescue, Axes.
June 9, 2010 – 6:52 am
“Bag ‘em” means ‘Give him some air.’ Not ‘Put him in a body bag.’”
Native Plant Safari
May 22, 2010 – 6:39 am
From Miner’s lettuce and Douglas irises to California poppy and sticky monkey flowers, California native plants have survived centuries of paving and development. Take a tour in the Mission District to explore some of natural treasures in our own back yard.
NERT Disaster Training, Part 3: Triage
May 20, 2010 – 5:33 am
Inside, the talk is of getting into character. Certain victims are instructed to pant heavily, others to respond nonsensically to questions. Those sorted into the “yellow” category are given this motivation: “You’re noisemakers. You’re basically a distraction. Scream a lot.” En Español
Brains in Crisis Are His Business
May 6, 2010 – 9:50 am
If they say something like “I was sleepy, so I smoked crack” you can say, “Well, let’s lower your dosage and see if that makes you less sleepy.” You have to be non-judgmental, and you have to know what questions to ask. En Español
Scenes from a Citywide Disaster, With Mannequins
April 21, 2010 – 4:26 am
“No one said this is pretty,” says Lt. Anita Parately. “We’re going to be rescuing people.” En Español
It’s Swine Flu’s Anniversary
April 9, 2010 – 5:09 pm
While the seasonal flu killed about 36,000 Americans a year, the swine flu only killed 12,000 in its one-year run. And swine flu has virtually replaced the seasonal flu – about 99 percent of flu cases are swine flu cases.
General Hospital Update: Rats, No Helipad
April 9, 2010 – 7:35 am
“I just want to settle one thing right now,” says Jeff Critchfield, Chief of Staff. “Will this project include a helipad? There is no plan for a helipad.” En Español
