Barriers and Opportunities for the MCH Workforce to Support Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in Florida
- Blake Scott; Megan Montoya; Ahlam Farzan; Melanie Cruz; Mitchell Jaskel; Beatrice Smith
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This article discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) workforce in Florida to help with hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery. It highlights the need for better communication between families and providers, coordination among health services, effective public messaging, tailored materials for preparedness, and mental health support after disasters. The goal is to improve community resilience by focusing on MCH populations who are most at risk during hurricanes.
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