Kara StephensDec 3, 20183 minStopping Global Disease Threats in their TracksThe Situation For decades, the New York City (NYC) Health Department has effectively stopped diseases in their tracks — from swine flu to...
Kara StephensNov 14, 20183 minADDRESSING MEASLES IN MINNESOTA: AN ONGOING NEEDOn April 10, 2017, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) was notified about a suspected measles case. What would come in the months to...
Kara StephensSep 12, 20182 minHarris County, TX: Public Health Brings Hope after Hurricane HarveyIt is difficult for the average person to imagine what the volume of over 1 trillion gallons of water looks like. But for Houston, this...
Kara StephensSep 5, 20182 minWA: Public Health Response Saves Lives During the Worst Wildfire Season in State HistoryThe 2015 wildfire season in Washington State was the largest in state history, claiming the lives of three U.S. Forest Service...
Kara StephensAug 7, 20181 minNYC Preparedness: Protecting the Safety, Health and Well-being of all New YorkersFour years ago, the NYC Department of Health conducted the largest no-notice exercise in New York City history that tested our ability to...
Kara StephensJul 16, 20181 minNYC: Coordination with Healthcare Systems to Save LivesIn a disaster, the NYC Department of Health coordinates with the healthcare system and city partners to protect the health of New...
