Author Archives: HPN News Desk
U.S. senator identifies ways to prepare for the next pandemic
Legislators are not waiting for the coronavirus pandemic to subside to suggest ways to combat future health emergencies. In his recently released white paper “Preparing for the Next Pandemic,” U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) outlines five recommendations Congress can act … Read More
County officials announce Maisie’s Law to target opioid crisis
Two officials in Monroe County, N.Y., announced earlier this month they would be introducing a law that would require pharmacies in Monroe County to dispense at least one dose of Narcan when filling an opioid prescription. Shutterstock “The COVID-19 pandemic … Read More
How are Americans fixed for future natural disasters and pandemics? A recent survey reveals how.
Healthcare Ready commissioned a survey that asked about American readiness for natural disasters and pandemics. HPN’s podcast with CEO Dr. Nicolette Louissaint reveals some of the highlights. Listen to “How are Americans fixed for future natural disasters and pandemics? A … Read More
America’s public health system has been chronically underfunded. We’re paying the price now. Find out how. A conversation with John Auerbach, CEO of The Trust for America’s Health.
The Trust for America’s Health looks at the nation’s public health system. Each year they publish an assessment of the soundness of our healthcare infrastructure. This year’s report was not kind. Among the topics discussed: *Areas that are facing the … Read More
Conversation with Univ. of Minnesota researcher using First Responders in nation-wide trial of hydroxychloroquine.
Sarah Lofgren is part of a team of researchers conducting a trial of hydroxychloroquine. Working out of the University of Minnesota, the team is providing the drug to First Responders to assess the impact in preventing the onset of COVID-19 … Read More
A conversation with Dr. Sonja Rasmussen, former pandemic doc with the CDC, on the origins of COVID-19, what’s working now and next steps for the American response
Listen to a conversation with Dr. Sonja Rasmussen who spent 20 years at the CDC working on pandemics. Rasmussen’s experience with previous outbreaks provides unique insight into the challenges we face today across the country and the world. Among the … Read More
Exclusive conversation with former Strategic National Stockpile director about the U.S. government’s COVID-19 response.
Listen to Homeland Preparedness News’ discussion with Greg Burel, the former director of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The SNS’ massive inventory of critical medical products and drugs are essential in dispatching lifesaving supplies to the nation’s emergency responders on … Read More
Congress reaches deal on $8.3B emergency funding package to fight coronavirus
U.S. House and Senate leaders reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations package on Wednesday to fund the nation’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, including critical funding for vaccine research and development. “Today Democrats and Republicans in … Read More
DHS spearheads St. Louis smart city technologies
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) personnel recently joined St. Louis, Mo., officials in integrating the final phases of smart city technologies. The effort also included the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and the T-REX Innovation Center … Read More
Raytheon’s new GPS modules, receivers certified by U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Global Positioning Systems Directorate has given Raytheon’s new GPS modules and receivers security certification, the company said on Wednesday. The modernized modules and receivers will provide military aircraft, ships, ground vehicles … Read More
Navy officials urge lethality, culture of excellence
While addressing the recent Commander’s Training Symposium (CTS), Navy Vice Adm. Richard Brown urged leaders to transition readiness into lethality, reinvigorate mission command and drive toward a culture of excellence. “Driving to a culture of excellence is not a top-down … Read More
SAFETY Act building guidelines available
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Office of SAFETY Act Implementation (OSAI) have helped develop guidelines to aid building owners with operations evaluations. The entities have partnered with the National Institute of Building Sciences … Read More
Five universities selected for defense science initiative
The Department of Defense (DoD) recently selected five university-industry teams for the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI). The initiative’s goals are to identify technological gaps and apply new discoveries and knowledge on existing capabilities and to accelerate the basic research … Read More
Military construction projects in New York receive nearly $200 million in funding
Five Military Construction projects in upstate New York have received $199.1 million in federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “New York State is home to some of the nation’s top military installations,” Sen. Kirsten … Read More
West Nile virus found in 51 Pennsylvania counties
West Nile virus has been found in 51 Pennsylvania counties as of Aug. 1 after heavy rains and flooding struck the state. More than 150 people have been infected within the commonwealth over the past six years. The Pennsylvania Department … Read More
African delegations trained on counterterrorism
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently provided counterterrorism training at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Roswell, N.M. to law enforcement delegations from six African nations. The participants were judges, prosecutors, and police officers from Angola, Botswana, Kenya, … Read More
Pennsylvania fire department receives FEMA grant
The Reliance Fire Company No. 1 in Berwick, Pa., recently received a $119,610 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. Established in 2001, the AFG program provides … Read More
