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On October 27 when an active shooter situation evolved at the Squirrel Hill synagogue, trained tactical physicians were on-scene within minutes to provide comprehensive emergency medical care. Dr. Leonard Weiss, is EMS medical director and assistant medical director of STAT MedEvac. He, in addition…

The Johns Hopkins University has reported a disease outbreak that has sickened at least 129 people at its Homewood campus in North Baltimore. This highly contagious viral disease can cause fever and the formation of rashes or sores in the mouth hands and feet. The disease can be spread by close…

According to New Jersey officials, 7 children have died from an adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, New Jersey. On October 9th, the facility reported a respiratory illness outbreak to the Department of Public Health. By October 24th, 7 children were reported…

Almost one year has passed from the tragic Las Vegas Shooting that left 58 dead and 850 injured. A recent After Action Report was released by FEMA which was a review of the conjoint efforts of the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. With over 200 recommendation in the report, 8 have been…

Health officials have announced a Legionnaires outbreak in the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, New York City leaving one dead and 16 others infected. 20 cooling towers have since been examined with 11 ordered to be immediately cleaned by city officials. Normally, legionella bacteria…

Maryland officials have reported a shooting that left four dead in a Rite Aid distribution center on September 20th. A female employee got into an argument with her co-workers and began to open fire killing three individuals before taking her own life. The suspect was a temporary employee at the…

According to a recent report by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a Campylobacter outbreak has spread across 18 states. Between 2016-2018, over 118 individuals have been infected with a 24% hospitalization rate. Luckily, the outbreak has ended but officials are keeping a close eye on…

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed that two individuals in California have died from West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. As of September 7th, the CDPH reports 56 human cases of WNV in California. Additionally, hundreds of dead birds tested positive for containing WNV in…

In the wake of mass shooting and disasters worldwide, hospitals around the world are preparing to treat patients following multiple casualty incidents (MCI's). Following the Las Vegas mass shooting, Johns Hopkins discussed their efforts and protocol to respond to such emergencies. Following an MCI a…

As temperatures continue to rise in Europe, the threat of tropical disease outbreaks has worsened. For example, the West Nile Virus transmission season began earlier than usual due to high temperatures resulting in a significant spike in infection. Researchers predict that dengue fever, Chikungunya,…

David Katz, a 24-year old opened fire at an e-sports tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday wounding ten and killing two before taking his own life. According to family divorce records, Katz has been suffering from mental illness since the age of 12. Records show that Katz was seen by…

According to Connecticut officials, more than 70 individuals have overdosed near the Yale University campus on Wednesday on a synthetic marijuana laced with an opioid named "K2". Rick Fontana, the director of emergency operations for New Haven announced that 72 individuals were transported to the…

As of Friday, August 17, 2018, the World Health Organization announced that 44 people have died and 78 people have been infected in the Congo's tenth Ebola outbreak This outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been particularly challenging due to an active conflict where armed groups…

According to authorities, two Americans were killed during a terrorist attack in Tajikistan that left four dead. A group of cyclists were struck by a vehicle housing five armed individuals. Tajikistan’s interior minister released a statement stating that the individuals onboard exited their vehicle…