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South Carolina measles outbreak at 876 cases

The measles outbreak in South Carolina has increased to 876 cases, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Feb. 3. Last week, the South Carolina outbreak surpassed last year’s outbreak in Texas, which had 762 cases. 

Guides offer strategies on preparing for public health emergencies, cybersecurity incidents 

Two AHA guides offer strategies for hospitals and health systems in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters and managing cybersecurity incidents.

Administration orders six-month stockpile of ingredients for domestic drug supply 

The White House Aug. 13 released an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to develop a list of 26 drugs considered critical for national health and security.

CDC partners with Texas officials for measles outbreak response 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention March 4 announced it sent agency experts to Texas to assist local officials in responding to the state’s measles outbreak.

Texas child is first death in measles outbreak in the state

A school-aged child in Texas is the first reported individual to die from measles amid an outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of the state, the Texas Department of State Health Servi

Nevada confirms its first human case of bird flu

The Central Nevada Health District yesterday announced the state's first case of H5N1 bird flu, a dairy farm worker who

Norovirus outbreaks rise across the U.S.

There were 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks during the week of Dec.

Everyday Heroes: Hospitals and Caregivers Bring Holiday Joy All Year Long

The arrival of the holiday season and the coming New Year remind us of the swift passage of time. But they also demonstrate the timelessness of human kindness.

ASPR seeks comments on Hospital Preparedness Program funding formula 

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response is seeking public feedback on its Hospital Preparedness Program funding formula. The HPP is the primary source of federal funding for health care preparedness and response.