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SUMMARY:Ready & Resilient NOW…Together: S1 E1: – Truth, Trust & Legacy featuring Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States
DESCRIPTION:Force for Health and WADEM Launch Ready and Resilient NOW…Together – A Groundbreaking Interactive Community Initiative and Live Broadcast Series\nLive stream viewing links with CC available DURING broadcast:\n\nView and interact on the Force for Health® Facebook page HERE ( https://www.facebook.com/events/752996477599916 )\nView and interact on the Force for Health® Linked In Event Page HERE ( https://www.linkedin.com/events/7363338229695090688/ )\n\nLive stream viewing link with CC available AFTER broadcast:\n\nView and interact on the Force for Health® You Tube LIVE Event Page HERE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYOpM9ZWpPU )\n\nNew Partnership Unites Global Experts and Community Leaders to Build Resilience Through Education, Engagement, and Action\nTucson, AZ – August 12, 2025 – The Force for Health® Network ( https://theforceforhealth.com/ ) and the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) ( https://wadem.org/ ) announce a transformative partnership and the launch of Ready and Resilient NOW…Together, an interactive initiative empowering individuals and communities to take charge of preparedness through live shows, clubs, and real-time collaboration.\nWe are honored to welcome two distinguished leaders to the Force for Health® Advisory Board:\n\nDr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, whose expertise bridges past and present public health challenges.\nDonald Donahue, President of WADEM, a global authority on disaster response and community resilience.\n\nProgram Highlights:\n Ready and Resilient NOW…Together features monthly interactive broadcasts that includes esteemed guests for the first hour and Interactive Community Chats from leaders across the globe for the second hour.\nThis first episode features special guest and new Advisor, Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and will cover these dynamic segments:\nPART 1: THEN & NOW (15 MIN)\nObjective: Compare Dr. Carmona’s 2006 prevention insights to today’s challenges.\n\nKey Question: “Is obesity still the biggest threat, or have new crises taken its place?”\nAudience Poll: “Which prevention area needs urgent focus? (A) Pandemics (B) Opioids (C) Health equity.”\n\nPART 2: HANDLING MISINFORMATION (15 MIN)\nObjective: Restore trust in science with actionable strategies.\n\n“SG Truth Check” Segment: Dr. Carmona debunks myths using data from his tenure and current studies.\nTakeaway: “How to talk to vaccine-hesitant family members.”\n\nPART 3: HONOR & LEGACY (15 MIN)\nObjective: Highlight the AZ Heroes Memorial as a model for global tributes.\n\nKey Message: “Honoring service fuels future prevention.”\nGlobal Parallels: WADEM leaders share how communities worldwide memorialize responders.\n\nThe second hour will address the “Why” aspect of this initiative and will introduce the key concepts, players and challenges.\nAdditional Features:\n\nInteractive Community Clubs: Join local or virtual clubs to participate in challenges and earn badges.\nLive Chat: Real-time Q&A with experts during broadcasts.\nPremiere Episode: “Truth, Trust, and Legacy” with Dr. Carmona on August 19, 2025 at 1:\n\nQuotes:\nDr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. Surgeon General\n“I’m proud to support this critical effort. Preparedness begins with education, and Force for Health is breaking down barriers between experts and communities.”\nDonald Donahue, President, WADEM\n“Whether a major disaster or a minor fender-bender, preparedness, response, and recovery are built upon one core asset:  people.  People empowered with knowledge and the desire to help.”\nDr. Robert Gillio, Medical Director, Force for Health\n“From ground zero at 9/11 to the chaos of Katrina and the Boston Marathon bombing, I’ve learned one truth: the difference between tragedy and survival often comes down to ordinary people prepared to act. This initiative trains those unsung heroes.”\nLucy Howell, Executive Producer, Force for Health\n“With Dr. Carmona and Don Donahue guiding us, we’re creating a movement where everyone has the knowledge to act before emergencies strike.”\nJoin the Movement:\n\nWatch LIVE and engage with questions\nJoin the Force for Health® Network and join Ready & Resilient NOW Together BASICS for free\nUpgrade to our 360° Ambassador Level for Premium Access to Virtual Wellness Club, Personalized HRA and Reality Health Games\n\nAbout the Partners:\n\nForce for Health® Network ( https://theforceforhealth.com/ ) leverages technology and media to democratize health education.\nWADEM ( https://wadem.org/ ) advances disaster medicine through global collaboration.\n\n\n
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