Ready. Prep. Go!, a podcast from the Pediatric Pandemic Network, features compelling conversations with emergency, disaster and preparedness subject matter experts and those on the frontlines. The guests share their transformational stories and invaluable lessons learned from their experiences.
Ready. Prep. Go!
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36 episodes
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Ready. Prep. Go!, a podcast from the Pediatric Pandemic Network, features compelling conversations with emergency, disaster and preparedness subject matter experts and those on the frontlines. The guests share their transformational stories and invaluable lessons learned from their experiences.
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Recent Episodes
May 19, 2026
Behind the Mic
<p>In the Season 3 finale, host Dennis Ren, MD welcomes back Rachel Sarafin, PPN's Director of Communications. Together, they pull back the curtain and share how the magic of Ready. Prep. Go! comes together! Listeners get an inside look at the exciting behind-the-scenes work that makes each episode a hit.</p><p></p><p>Ren and Sarafin also chat with podcast producer Orlando Magaña about his experience on the show and beyond.</p><p></p>Related Resources<p><a href="https://resources.pedspandemicnetwork.org/resource-guides/hurricane-season-is-coming/">Hurricane Season is Coming</a></p><p>Hurricane season poses significant risks to children, families and healthcare systems. Explore curated resources to help clinicians, caregivers and communities prepare, respond and recover effectively. </p><p><a href="https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/mod/book/view.php?id=1538">The Disaster Medicine Handbook: A Quick Reference</a> </p><p>This guide supports hurricane readiness by breaking down core disaster response concepts (preparedness, surge capacity, triage, crisis standards of care, reunification, and ICS) that hospitals and communities rely on before, during, and after major storms. </p><p><a href="https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/course/view.php?id=46">Pediatrics & Obstetrics Module Collection - Weather Emergencies and Disasters</a></p><p>EMS providers play a vital role in natural and manmade disaster response, from hurricanes and floods to nuclear incidents. North Carolina ranks among the most impacted states, with frequent severe weather and three active nuclear reactors posing additional risk. This course prepares EMS professionals to respond quickly, safely, and effectively during large-scale emergencies—enhancing readiness, coordination, and public safety. Strengthen your disaster response skills and be ready to serve your community when it matters most. </p>
May 5, 2026
Water, Water Everywhere
<p>Water: It’s essential to life, but it can also cause devastation during severe weather. Brooke Gunderson, BSN, RN recounts the overwhelming flooding and infrastructure failure that she experienced as an emergency room nurse during Hurricane Helene in Boone, North Carolina. The extreme conditions, which included the loss of power and water, forced families and the health care providers to improvise just to meet basic needs. In the aftermath, the experience reshaped her perspective on preparedness, resilience, and the importance of community during disasters. </p><p></p><p>Brooke Gunderson, BSN, RN is an emergency room nurse, mother of two daughters, and wife to a Sports Medicine physician. She now lives in Cookeville, Tennessee after recently relocating from Boone, North Carolina, where she witnessed the impact of Hurricane Helene as it moved through the Appalachian community. </p><p></p>Related Resources<p><a href="https://resources.pedspandemicnetwork.org/resource-guides/hurricane-season-is-coming/">Hurricane Season is Coming</a></p><p>Hurricane season poses significant risks to children, families and healthcare systems. Explore curated resources to help clinicians, caregivers and communities prepare, respond and recover effectively. </p><p><a href="https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/mod/book/view.php?id=1538">The Disaster Medicine Handbook: A Quick Reference</a> </p><p>This guide supports hurricane readiness by breaking down core disaster response concepts (preparedness, surge capacity, triage, crisis standards of care, reunification, and ICS) that hospitals and communities rely on before, during, and after major storms. </p><p><a href="https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/course/view.php?id=46">Pediatrics & Obstetrics Module Collection - Weather Emergencies and Disasters</a></p><p>EMS providers play a vital role in natural and manmade disaster response, from hurricanes and floods to nuclear incidents. North Carolina ranks among the most impacted states, with frequent severe weather and three active nuclear reactors posing additional risk. This course prepares EMS professionals to respond quickly, safely, and effectively during large-scale emergencies—enhancing readiness, coordination, and public safety. Strengthen your disaster response skills and be ready to serve your community when it matters most. </p>
April 21, 2026
Good Intentions: The Right Stuff, Right Now
<p>After a disaster, communities come together to rebuild, which may include relief assistance. However, it’s important that well-intentioned donations meet the needs of those who have been affected. Kathy Lehman-Huskamp, MD, FAAP, FACEP, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and professor at the Medical University of South Carolina shares her experience during Hurricane Helene’s aftermath on the Ashville, NC community As community needs shifted over time, Lehman-Huskamb collaborated with local partners to create a targeted donation effort using “wish lists.” The conversation emphasizes the importance of being responsive to the changing needs of a community after a disaster. </p><p></p><p>Kathy Lehman-Huskamp, MD, FAAP, FACEP, is an associate professor in pediatric emergency medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her areas of expertise include disaster medicine with a particular emphasis on hospital emergency management and high-risk infectious disease response teams. Lehman-Huskamp was the last chair of the Disaster section of the American College of Emergency Physician's (ACEP) Disaster section and currently holds the position of chapter disaster liaison of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) South Carolina chapter disaster liaison while serving on national disaster response committees for both ACEP and AAP. </p><p></p><p>Related Resources </p><p><a href="https://resources.pedspandemicnetwork.org/resource-guides/hurricane-season-is-coming/">Hurricane Season is Coming</a> </p><p>Hurricane season poses significant risks to children, families and healthcare systems. Explore curated resources to help clinicians, caregivers and communities prepare, respond and recover effectively. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/mod/book/view.php?id=1538">The Disaster Medicine Handbook: A Quick Reference</a> </p><p>This guide supports hurricane readiness by breaking down core disaster response concepts (preparedness, surge capacity, triage, crisis standards of care, reunification, and ICS) that hospitals and communities rely on before, during, and after major storms. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/course/view.php?id=46">Pediatrics & Obstetrics Module Collection – Weather Emergencies and Disasters</a> </p><p>EMS providers play a vital role in natural and manmade disaster response, from hurricanes and floods to nuclear incidents. North Carolina ranks among the most impacted states, with frequent severe weather and three active nuclear reactors posing additional risk. This course prepares EMS professionals to respond quickly, safely, and effectively during large-scale emergencies—enhancing readiness, coordination, and public safety. Strengthen your disaster response skills and be ready to serve your community when it matters most. </p>
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