Stopping Global Disease Threats in their Tracks By Kara Stephens The Situation For decades, the New York City (NYC) Health Department has effectively stopped diseases in their tracks — from…
Addressing Measles in Minnesota: An Ongoing Need By Kara Stephens On April 10, 2017, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) was notified about a suspected measles case. What would come…
Harris County, TX: Public Health Brings Hope after Hurricane Harvey It is difficult for the average person to imagine what the volume of over 1 trillion gallons of water looks…
WA: Public Health Response Saves Lives During the Worst Wildfire Season in State History By Kara Stephens The 2015 wildfire season in Washington State was the largest in state history,…
NYC Preparedness: Protecting the Safety, Health and Well-being of all New Yorkers By Kara Stephens Four years ago, the NYC Department of Health conducted the largest no-notice exercise in New…
NYC: Coordination with Healthcare Systems to Save Lives By Kara Stephens In a disaster, the NYC Department of Health coordinates with the healthcare system and city partners to protect the…