Ensuring Health Access in Emergencies

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Misinformation Challenges During the 2024 Hurricane Season

The 2024 hurricane season brought not only devastating storms but also a flood of misinformation that threatened public safety and public health. As communities braced for impact, misleading claims spread rapidly online, complicating response efforts, undermining trust in official guidance, and in some cases, endangering lives by affecting access to critical healthcare services.

3/11/20252 min read

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America’s Medical Deserts: What Happens When Disaster Strikes and There’s No Hospital?

Rural hospital closures are creating vast medical deserts across the U.S., leaving millions without access to emergency care. When disasters strike - whether hurricanes, wildfires, or floods - these communities face a dire reality: no hospitals, no doctors, and no immediate help.

3/10/20254 min read

What We Do

Ensure equitable access to health services during emergencies and strengthening community resilience efforts.

Support Community Responses

Collaborating with communities and non-profits to enhance healthcare access in disaster-affected communities. Leveraging a broad network to identify unmet needs and match them to available resources.

Promote Resiliency at All Levels

Providing resources to prepare health responders, communities, and private sector partners for effective disaster response and recovery.

Foster Health Alliances

Uniting public and private sectors to improve health service delivery during emergencies.