Disaster Medicine Section

Disaster Medicine

To provide a forum in which members of the College with special interest and/or expertise in the medical and non-medical management of disasters, mass casualty incidents, and mass gathering events can develop a knowledge base, share information, receive and give counsel and serve as a resource to the ACEP Board of Directors, the College membership, external organizations and agencies as well as others. To provide and promote the expertise of Section members in Disaster Medicine.

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July 19, 2024

2024 Summer Newsletter

If you have ever read this newsletter, you have probably seen the “Calendar” which highlights upcoming disaster medicine events and opportunities for our members to explore. This May, I had the chance...

May 7, 2024

The WCK Family Mourns the Loss of These Heroes

These are the heroes of WCK. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day’s mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our...

May 7, 2024

Slothful Sabotage: Analyzing the Impact of Ransomware on Hospital Systems

Cyberattacks have the ability to bring entire hospital systems to a complete halt, leading to potentially devastating financial and medical consequences

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Start a "Stop the Bleed" program

The "Stop the Bleed" campaign is designed to provide civilians with the knowledge and tools to help control severe bleeding. Start a "Stop the Bleed" program in your local community. View the Stop The Bleed Campaign Video here.

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Disaster Medicine Section members may send an email to all members of this section via our online engagED community.

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