🎬 Contagion: The Role of Nurses During a Pandemic
What the film didn’t show, but reality never forgets When people think of Contagion, they remember epidemiologists racing against time, scientists sequencing viruses, and public health leaders delivering tense briefings. What they often don’t remember is who was present in nearly every scene of illness, fear, and uncertainty, but rarely centered in the story. Nurses. […]
World Hijabi Day
February 1st is World Hijabi Day. My hijab is my crown. The hijab is part of my identity. It has been a part of my experiences and my travels around the world. Representation matters and I am so proud of who I am and what my hijab represents. My hijab is an extension of who […]
🎬 What Contagion taught us about Disaster Preparedness…
..and what it got disturbingly right When Contagion was released in 2011, it felt like a tense but distant thought experiment. A well-made thriller. A cautionary tale. Something that happened on screen, not in our neighborhoods. Then the world lived through COVID-19—and suddenly Contagion stopped being fiction. It became a mirror. As a disaster nurse, […]
Unheard in Crisis: Understanding and Supporting People with Hearing Disabilities in Disasters
In times of emergency and disaster, most critical information is transmitted through sound—verbal announcements, radio broadcasts, warning sirens, and alarm systems. For people with hearing disabilities, this auditory-dependent communication creates life-threatening barriers that dramatically increase their vulnerability during crisis situations. This presentation from Dr. Carolina Tannenbaum-Baruchi will examine the unique challenges individuals with hearing loss face […]
Preparedness as Policy: Why Advocacy Matters
Preparedness is shaped by policy decisions, funding priorities, regulatory frameworks, and governance structures. Without advocacy, preparedness efforts remain fragmented and under-resourced. Healthcare professionals must engage in policy discussions to ensure preparedness reflects real-world needs. Preparedness is not apolitical. It is shaped by choices that determine who is protected and how. Advocacy is preparedness. #adventureswithnursejamla
How Nurses Can Lead Public Health Preparedness-on and Off the Clock
Nurses are uniquely positioned to lead preparedness efforts. Their clinical insight, systems perspective, and trusted community presence make them essential preparedness leaders. Nurses contribute through: Preparedness leadership does not require a title. It requires voice, visibility, and commitment. Preparedness needs nursing leadership. #adventureswithnursejamla
Why this Book Matters to Me
Disaster Diaries: Stories & Reflections from the Field is more than a book to me. It is a reflection of lived experiences, quiet moments, moral weight, and stories that often go untold in disaster and humanitarian spaces. I didn’t write this book to dramatize crisis or position myself as a hero. I wrote it because […]
🛟 Drowning Prevention: Essential Safety Tips for Parents
Drowning can happen quickly and silently, and it’s one of the leading causes of accidental death in young children-especially those ages 1–4. As parents and caregivers, being proactive about water safety can make all the difference. Whether you’re headed to a pool, lake, beach, or simply supervising bath time at home, these practical, life-saving tips […]
📖 Now Available on Kindle-A Journey Through Compassionate Care Across the Globe
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news-my latest book is now available on Kindle! 🎉 This collection brings together real-world accounts of caring for individuals in their most vulnerable moments, across diverse geographies, cultures, and crises. From resource-limited settings to emergency zones and everyday moments of human need, these stories reflect the resilience, compassion, and […]
Preparedness is Built Between Disasters
Preparedness is quiet work. It happens when there is no emergency headline, no urgency, and no external pressure. Between disasters, preparedness looks like training, relationship-building, policy development, and reflection. These moments determine how systems perform when crisis returns. Preparedness is not reactive. It is deliberate. The time to prepare is always before the next emergency. […]