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Wildfires: What YOU Need to Know…
This summer has been especially hot and dry, which creates an ideal environment for wildfires to ignite. They’ve been flaring up across the country and are a serious threat to people’s health and wellbeing. We all know wildfires can threaten wildlife, property, and our lives, but the smoke produced by these fires is just as Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsA Time to Remember
By Captain Tracee Treadwell Ten years ago, the September 11th tragedies devastated our country and forever changed our lives. On this anniversary, we remember those we lost, as well as those who worked tirelessly and courageously during the response efforts. I had the honor of working with these heroic individuals near Ground Zero. Although a Read More >
Posted on by 10 CommentsOutbreak Investigation: A Cheat Sheet
With the approaching release of the movie Contagion, I thought it would be appropriate to post my cheat sheet on how to investigate a disease outbreak. Aspiring disease detectives take notes! What do you think of when you hear the word “outbreak”? Maybe you envision a population decimated by a terrible, novel, and incurable disease Read More >
Posted on by 10 CommentsTen Years Later, What’s Changed?
The events of 9/11 will forever be engrained in our memories. The attacks on the twin towers, Pentagon, and the anthrax attacks which followed were unimaginable at the time. Ten years after these tragic events, what’s changed? Read More >
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