Northern Cochise Community Hospital is a small critical-access hospital, with 24 inpatient beds and six emergency room beds, in rural Willcox, Ariz., in the southeast corner of the state. We serve a ...

The United States faces ongoing risks from future public health threats, such as infectious diseases; extreme weather events; and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

Emergency planning shouldn't be confined to just National Preparedness Month in September. It’s a rallying cry for every organization to take action year-round. Though it’s impossible to foresee ...

As smoke overcame the crowd outside of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, first responders rushed to the scene to rescue and treat the victims. However, no real danger was present. The planned scene was ...

Clinton County’s emergency preparedness was put to the test Wednesday. As part of a tabletop exercise, the Clinton County ...

Mid-January budget cuts to HHS’ Hospital Preparedness Program could have significant effects on capacity for emergency departments in public health emergencies, according to a report from Emergency ...

County staff said the overhaul is needed now that participation demands and state requirements have changed, and the county wants more control over what responders are learning.