Ready & Resilient NOW…Together: S1 E1: – Truth, Trust & Legacy featuring Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States
Force for Health and WADEM Launch Ready and Resilient NOW…Together – A Groundbreaking Interactive Community Initiative and Live Broadcast Series
New Partnership Unites Global Experts and Community Leaders to Build Resilience Through Education, Engagement, and Action
Tucson, AZ – August 12, 2025 – The Force for Health® Network and the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) 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.
We are honored to welcome two distinguished leaders to the Force for Health® Advisory Board:
- Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, whose expertise bridges past and present public health challenges.
- Donald Donahue, President of WADEM, a global authority on disaster response and community resilience.
Program Highlights:
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.
This 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:
PART 1: THEN & NOW (15 MIN)
Objective: Compare Dr. Carmona’s 2006 prevention insights to today’s challenges.
- Key Question: “Is obesity still the biggest threat, or have new crises taken its place?”
- Audience Poll: “Which prevention area needs urgent focus? (A) Pandemics (B) Opioids (C) Health equity.”
PART 2: HANDLING MISINFORMATION (15 MIN)
Objective: Restore trust in science with actionable strategies.
- “SG Truth Check” Segment: Dr. Carmona debunks myths using data from his tenure and current studies.
- Takeaway: “How to talk to vaccine-hesitant family members.”
PART 3: HONOR & LEGACY (15 MIN)
Objective: Highlight the AZ Heroes Memorial as a model for global tributes.
- Key Message: “Honoring service fuels future prevention.”
- Global Parallels: WADEM leaders share how communities worldwide memorialize responders.
The second hour will address the “Why” aspect of this initiative and will introduce the key concepts, players and challenges.
Additional Features:
- Interactive Community Clubs: Join local or virtual clubs to participate in challenges and earn badges.
- Live Chat: Real-time Q&A with experts during broadcasts.
- Premiere Episode: “Truth, Trust, and Legacy” with Dr. Carmona on August 19, 2025 at 1:
Quotes:
Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. Surgeon General
“I’m proud to support this critical effort. Preparedness begins with education, and Force for Health is breaking down barriers between experts and communities.”
Donald Donahue, President, WADEM
“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.”
Dr. Robert Gillio, Medical Director, Force for Health
“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.”
Lucy Howell, Executive Producer, Force for Health
“With Dr. Carmona and Don Donahue guiding us, we’re creating a movement where everyone has the knowledge to act before emergencies strike.”
Join the Movement:
- Watch LIVE and engage with questions
- Join the Force for Health® Network and join Ready & Resilient NOW Together BASICS for free
- Upgrade to our 360° Ambassador Level for Premium Access to Virtual Wellness Club, Personalized HRA and Reality Health Games
About the Partners:
- Force for Health Network leverages technology and media to democratize health education.
- WADEM advances disaster medicine through global collaboration.
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