scholarly journals Dengue Deaths in Puerto Rico: Lessons Learned from the 2007 Epidemic

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. e1614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kay M. Tomashek ◽  
Christopher J. Gregory ◽  
Aidsa Rivera Sánchez ◽  
Matthew A. Bartek ◽  
Enid J. Garcia Rivera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Lessons Learned

Meaningful Language and Cultural Experiences for Future Teachers in Puerto Rico

2016 ◽  
pp. 160-176
Author(s):  
Judith Cruzado-Guerrero ◽  
Gilda Martinez-Alba
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Puerto Rican Culture ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program

The authors describe a faculty led study abroad program implemented in Puerto Rico. The short-term study abroad model highlights both design and implementation strategies for travel abroad. This chapter also focuses on the unique cultural and linguistic experiences in Puerto Rico which were planned for college students in an early childhood education teacher preparation program. The chapter addresses the strategies used to facilitate learning about Puerto Rican culture and languages, methods to support students learning dual languages and strategies for working with families, communities, and other professionals. The chapter concludes with lessons learned from this experience and emphasizes both issues and recommendations for faculty who are developing future short-term travel experiences.

Lessons Learned from a Medical Response Team 45 Days Post-Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Gordon ◽  
Deidre Orriola ◽  
Mary Unangst ◽  
Federico Gordon ◽  
Yazmin E Rodriguez Vellon
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Medical Response ◽  
Field Note ◽  
Home Visitations

AbstractIntroduction:Describe the lived experience of a grassroots, nongovernmental disaster medical team (DMT) through a research lens and share practical lessons learned based on the DMT’s experience to support and inform future response teams.Method:Forty-five days after Hurricane Maria, a nongovernmental DMT provided primary medical care by means of community-based pop-up clinics and home visitations in 5 different areas of Puerto Rico. Observational data, photo images, and debriefing notes were collected and documented in the response team’s daily activity log. Field notes were coded using a descriptive coding method and then categorized into 2 domains specific to public health and medical diagnosis.Results:Medical aid was provided to nearly 300 (N = 296) residents. Field note observations identified exhaustion related to living conditions and the exacerbation of underlying conditions, such as reactive airway diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and depression due to the compounding effects of multiple post-disaster triggers. During home visitations, feelings of sadness and helplessness were identified secondary to natural disaster trauma and current living conditions.Conclusion:Our nongovernmental DMT displayed similar characteristics demonstrated by federal DMTs post-natural disaster. Several strategic lessons learned emerged from the public health intervention important to future nongovernmental DMTs.

Lessons Learned from the Humanitarian Hurricane Medical Relief Response of the US Army 14th Combat Support Hospital for the People of Humacao, Puerto Rico

2018 ◽  
Vol 227 (4) ◽  
pp. S185
Author(s):  
Bethany M. Heidenreich ◽  
Daniel J. Sessions ◽  
Diane F. Hale ◽  
Christopher Jordan ◽  
Eric P. Ahnfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Us Army ◽  
The People ◽  
The Us ◽  
Medical Relief

scholarly journals Lessons Learned from Dengue Surveillance and Research, Puerto Rico, 1899–2013

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 1522-1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyler M. Sharp ◽  
Kyle R. Ryff ◽  
Gilberto A. Santiago ◽  
Harold S. Margolis ◽  
Stephen H. Waterman
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Lessons Learned

scholarly journals Forestation in Puerto Rico, 1970s to Present

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Yuan ◽  
Jose Javier Lopez ◽  
Sabrina Arnold ◽  
Anna Brand ◽  
Jonas Klein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
The United States ◽  
Forest Growth ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Past Century ◽  
The Past ◽  
Detection Analysis ◽  
The Government ◽  
Landsat Satellite

It is important to monitor the trend of forestland changes, as forests are vital sources and sinks of carbon on the earth. One of the most densely populated jurisdictions of the United States, Puerto Rico, has experienced significant transformations in the past century. This study examines forestation in the main island of Puerto Rico during the past four decades using feature extraction and change detection analysis in multitemporal Landsat satellite imagery. The results of the study show that forest cover in Puerto Rico had almost tripled from 15.7% to 45.7% between 1972 and 2014. Moreover, the forestation trend and pace in abandoned coffee plantations and pastures continued after 1990, driven by continuous socioeconomic transformation. Natural forestation and conservation efforts from the government and nongovernment organizations have also contributed to the forest growth on the island. The information gained and lessons learned during the process may be applied to other densely populated tropical insular territories. 

Meaningful Language and Cultural Experiences for Future Teachers in Puerto Rico

2019 ◽  
pp. 912-928
Author(s):  
Judith Cruzado-Guerrero ◽  
Gilda Martinez-Alba
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Puerto Rican Culture ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program

The authors describe a faculty led study abroad program implemented in Puerto Rico. The short-term study abroad model highlights both design and implementation strategies for travel abroad. This chapter also focuses on the unique cultural and linguistic experiences in Puerto Rico which were planned for college students in an early childhood education teacher preparation program. The chapter addresses the strategies used to facilitate learning about Puerto Rican culture and languages, methods to support students learning dual languages and strategies for working with families, communities, and other professionals. The chapter concludes with lessons learned from this experience and emphasizes both issues and recommendations for faculty who are developing future short-term travel experiences.

The Caribbean Strong Summit: Building Resilience With Equity

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-157
Author(s):  
Leslie Maas Cortés ◽  
Melanie Z. Rodriguez-Rivera ◽  
James J. James ◽  
José F Cordero
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Caribbean Region ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Resilient Communities ◽  
Response And Recovery ◽  
Complete Set ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Future Work

ABSTRACTThe objective of the Caribbean Strong Summit was to plan an intersectoral summit to address the equity of community health and resilience for disaster preparedness, response and recovery and develop a set of integrated and actionable recommendations for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Region post Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A three-day meeting was convened with a wide range of community, organizational and private sector leaders along with representatives from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, the Americas, and global experts to generate recommendations for enhanced resilience based upon lessons learned and evidence-based approaches. More than 500 participants from the region gave 104 presentations with recommendations for resilience. Over 150 recommendations were generated and ranked for importance and actionability by participants. A representative sample of these are presented along with five major themes for building health resilient communities in the Caribbean. This summit was successful in compiling a set of integrated recommendations from more than 19 diverse sectors and in defining five major thematic areas for future work to enhance resilience for all types of future disasters. A follow-up meeting should be planned to continue this discussion and to showcase work that has been accomplished in these areas. A complete set of the recommendations from the Caribbean Strong Summit and their analysis and compilation would be published and should serve as a foundational effort to enhance preparedness and resiliency towards future disasters in the Caribbean.

scholarly journals You Can’t Just Hope for the Best: VA and Non-VA Home-Based Long-Term Care in Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 591-591
Author(s):  
Leah Haverhals
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Support Network ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Home Based

Abstract This research describes how home-based long-term care settings in Puerto Rico, connected to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and in non-VA settings, prepared for and secured the safety and wellbeing of elderly and disabled persons during and after Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. I collected data via in-person interviews, home visits, and field observations between January-March 2019. Guided by a social vulnerability and health model, I interviewed a multitude of people connected to and/or caring for elderly and disabled populations in these settings. Results emphasize importance of disaster preparedness, incorporating lessons learned from hardships, and how Puerto Rico’s colonial status and economic realities influenced recovery. VA’s interconnected nature provided a stronger support network compared to non-VA settings that were often independently or family run. Regardless of setting, the resilience and collaborative spirit of Puerto Ricans proved instrumental in recovery and disaster management.

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