Parvovirus B19: Clinical and Public Health Implications
Following a CDC Health Alert on the rise in parvovirus B19 cases, healthcare providers and public health officials are urged to take immediate action to protect high-risk groups, including children, pregnant individuals, and immunocompromised patients, from severe complications.
The Value of Healthcare Coalitions: Building Connections
This article explores how healthcare coalitions enhance emergency preparedness and response by fostering collaboration between hospitals, EMS agencies, public health departments, and emergency management agencies, ensuring a more coordinated and effective approach to public health crises.
Understanding the WHO’s Declaration of Mpox as a Global Health Emergency
We discuss the WHO’s recent declaration of mpox as a global health emergency, providing essential insights and recommendations for healthcare providers, public health officials, EMS leaders, and emergency managers on managing and preparing for this evolving outbreak.
The Rural EMS Crisis Part 3: Innovations
Leveraging technology, advocating for policy changes, and implementing successful models can significantly improve the resilience and effectiveness of EMS services in rural America.
The Rural EMS Crisis Part 2: Challenges
The EMS crisis in rural America is exacerbated by significant geographic, logistical, workforce, regulatory, and financial challenges, threatening the health and safety of rural residents.
The Rural EMS Crisis Part 1: Bad Outcomes
Rural EMS agencies face severe staffing shortages, inadequate funding, and geographical barriers, which can lead to delayed emergency response and poorer health outcomes in rural America.
Expanding Mental Health Services in Rural Areas
Improving access to mental health services in rural areas involves expanding telehealth, fostering community-based support programs, training local providers, and leveraging initiatives like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to provide accessible and sustainable mental health care.
Balancing Information Accuracy and Speed During Emergencies
Exploring the challenge of balancing information-sharing accuracy and speed during public health emergencies.
Prehospital Blood Transfusion: A Life-Saving Revolution
We discuss the pros, cons, and implementation pathway of a prehospital blood transfusion program.
What is a Healthcare Coalition?
Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) unite healthcare organizations and emergency response agencies to enhance regional preparedness and resource management.
