About us
About the Pediatric Pandemic Network
Mission
The mission of the Pediatric Pandemic Network is to leverage the resources and expertise of children’s hospitals in collaboration with national partners to empower all healthcare systems and their communities to be prepared to provide high-quality, equitable pediatric care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats.
Vision
The vision of the Pediatric Pandemic Network is for all children and families to receive high-quality, equitable care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats.
Our History
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, PPN has been at the forefront of sharing resources and expertise to address the systemic shortcomings in pediatric care, striving to build resilient healthcare systems that can effectively respond to both current and future crises.
We aim to ensure that no child is left behind, and that their health and well-being remain a top priority in all disaster preparedness and response efforts. We work to foster collaboration among healthcare providers, support innovative research tailored to the unique needs of the pediatric population, and real-time dissemination of research-informed pediatric care for future pandemics.
Goals
- Increase children’s hospitals partnerships with local, state, regional, and national emergency preparedness systems.
- Collaborate with community partners to address disparities and ensure health equity.
- Improve the pediatric emergency readiness of health care systems, including hospital and prehospital systems.
- Increase the capability of telehealth systems to address the unique needs of children and families.
- Accelerate the real-time dissemination of research-informed pediatric care.
Funding
The network is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.