Disaster Management & Community Emergency Preparedness Initiative
The Disaster Management and Community Emergency Preparedness Initiative (DMCEPI) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine addresses the increasing frequency of natural and human-caused disasters that significantly impact communities.
Created by the Department of Emergency Medicine and George Chiampas, DO, DMCEPI works to establish a nationally recognized initiative encompassing mass event and disaster management, community safety, emergency preparedness, sports safety and event safety.
DMCEPI builds a collaborative network of private and public partners to strengthen communities' awareness, life-saving knowledge and emergency preparedness skills. Through education, training, community outreach and real-world application, the initiative serves as a leading resource for sport and entertainment producers and local, national and global communities.
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Chicago Police Medal of Honor
George Chiampas, DO, received the Richard J. Daley Police Medal of Honor at the 60th Annual Chicago Police Recognition Ceremony.
The award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to Chicago or the Chicago Police Department. Chiampas was honored for his work improving community preparedness for disaster management and emergency response.
Chicago Marathon
Since 2007, Chiampas has served as the medical director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Shamrock Shuffle. The Chicago Marathon is a global leader in operational safety and emergency preparedness. Chiampas has developed innovative tracking and communication tools for greater public safety during mass event disasters.
