Pediatric Pandemic Network

At Oklahoma Children's OU Health, we are dedicated to improving pediatric emergency and disaster preparedness through our partnership with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN). As one of 14 Hub Sites across the United States, OU Health collaborates with state and national partners, including the nation’s leading children’s hospitals to address the unique challenges children face during everyday emergencies and disasters. By providing curated resources for families, schools, and medical professionals, we aim to build community resilience and strengthen emergency response capabilities.

About Pediatric Pandemic Network

The Pediatric Pandemic Network is a federally funded cooperative agreement among children’s hospitals across the United States. It aims to empower all healthcare systems and their communities to be prepared to provide high-quality pediatric care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats. Oklahoma Children’s OU Health is the only site in the state and the surrounding region, and we collaborate with the top children’s hospitals in the nation on pediatric emergency preparedness.

What is Pediatric Emergency Readiness?

In emergencies, children have distinct needs. However, more than 80% of U.S. children do not have access to pediatric emergency services. Pediatric readiness ensures the ability to provide high-quality emergency care by having the recommended pediatric-specific equipment, champions, competencies, policies, and resources.

Our PPN team is proud to partner with Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) to provide critical support for Oklahoma’s rural and Native emergency medical service professionals. The PPN hub sites collaborate with EMSC’s state and national partners to optimize outcomes for children across the emergency care continuum, while providing educational resources, exercises, and simulations to empower hospitals and communities to provide high-quality care to children.

The Community Pediatric Readiness Team at Oklahoma Children’s OU Health supports this mission by providing expanded knowledge and training for emergency departments statewide.

Do you want to learn more about coordinating an opportunity to improve pediatric readiness in your emergency department? Access the intake form below and our program manager will be in touch to provide more information and answer any questions. Together, we can ensure high-quality emergency care for every child in Oklahoma.

Our Team

• Amanda Bogie, M.D., PPN Hub Site, Co-Pl
• Ryan McKee, M.D., PPN Hub Site, Co-Pl
• Ryan Brown, M.D., PPN Hub Site, Co-Pl
• Julia Smith, PPN Hub Site Manager
• Curtis Knoles, M.D., PPN Education Advisor
• Monique Naifeh, M.D., PPN Education Liaison

PPN Resources

Measles

• Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health Takes Swift Action Against Measles
• Measles FAQ for Families & Caregivers | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• Recognizing Measles in Your Patients | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• EMS250516_MeaslesSpanish_250516.pdf
• Staying Strong Through Outbreaks: A Parent and Caregiver Guide to Mental Health Preparedness | Pediatric Pandemic Network

Families and Caregivers

• Family Emergency Readiness - PPN Resource Central
• Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) & Autism Resource Guide - PPN Resource Central
• Protect Your Family and Community: Essential Tips for Staying Healthy During Respiratory Illness Season | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• Be Ready: Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs - PPN Resource Central
• Staying Safe When Waters Rise | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• Resources for Helping Kids Process the Anniversary of Traumatic Events | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• Protecting Your Family from Mosquito-Borne Diseases | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• Wildfire Smoke Resources for Providers and Caregivers | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• Preparing for Tornado Season - PPN Resource Central
• (NCTSN) Trauma Types: Disasters: Tornado Resources - PPN Resource Central

Schools

• Measles: Guidance for Schools - PPN Resource Central
• Toolkit for Schools: Engaging Parents to Support Student Mental Health and Emotional Well-being - PPN Resource Central
• Ransomware Attacks and the Importance of Collaboration in District-Level Cybersecurity Risk Management - PPN Resource Central
• School Connection: Links to Pediatric Mental Health Services - PPN Resource Central
• 10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model for K-12 Education Agencies - PPN Resource Central
• Understanding the Role of School Nurses in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency - PPN Resource Central
• CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses - PPN Resource Central
• National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Emergency Preparedness for Schools - PPN Resource Central
• Talking to Teens: When Violence Happens - PPN Resource Central
• Emergency Resources, Equipment and Supplies List for Schools - PPN Resource Central
• Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety - PPN Resource Central

Medical Professionals

• PPNM2024IFDI002 | PPNLearn
• Pediatric Disaster Medicine: Prehospital Triage After a Tornado - PPN Resource Central
• Pediatric Mental Health Boarding in US Emergency Departments, 2018-2022 - PPN Resource Central
• Pediatric Disaster Medicine: Tourniquet Application - PPN Resource Central
• Pediatric Disaster Medicine: Hospital Triage After a Shooting - PPN Resource Central
• Wheels on the Bus - PPN Resource Central
• Case-Based Pediatric Sepsis - PPN Resource Central
• Neonatal Resuscitation in the Emergency Department - PPN Resource Central

PPN Continuing Education

• Pediatric Pandemic Network Continuing Education |
• Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters
• Pediatric Pandemic Network Continuing Education |
• Home - PPN Resource Central
• Course categories | PPNLearn
• Ready. Prep. Go! Podcast | Pediatric Pandemic Network
• EMS for Children
• Free Courses for Rural Providers
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, PEARS Education & Training

The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.