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.
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.
Prehospital Blood Transfusion: A Life-Saving Revolution
We discuss the pros, cons, and implementation pathway of a prehospital blood transfusion program.
