CDC launches online tool to help Americans manage extreme heat
Apr 23, 2024
Climate change is sending more and more people unprepared for heatwaves to the nation’s emergency departments
US to partner with 50 countries to prevent future pandemics
Apr 16, 2024
The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global pandemics such as COVID-19, which brought the world to a standstill four years ago.
Free COVID test orders to end on March 8
Mar 06, 2024
Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, US health officials announced Tuesday.
Report shows world ill-prepared for next pandemic
Dec 13, 2021
Preparedness in preventing the emergence of new pathogens was the area with the lowest worldwide score.
Death common during, within one month of emergency visit
Nov 04, 2022
The authors say that emergency departments should be prepared to deliver end-of-life care.
Biden administration announces new division to deal with pandemics
Jul 21, 2022
The role will include responsibility for oversight of the Strategic National Stockpile, which stores reserve medical supplies.
Poll finds nearly half of Americans unprepared for medical emergency
Jan 20, 2023
Although 76% felt comfortable calling 911, only 55% knew hands-only CPR.
New COVID-19 variant XBB gaining ground among Americans
Nov 28, 2022
The new omicron subvariant is taking hold in the United States, health officials say, although it does not look more severe than its predecessors.
Biden plans to send 400 million N95 masks to Americans for free
Jan 19, 2022
The move follows updated mask guidance issued by the CDC late last week.
Pegylated interferon lambda effective in preventing severe COVID-19
Feb 09, 2023
The incidence of hospitalization or emergency department visit was lower for those receiving interferon versus placebo.