People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group ...

Hurricane Erin isn't expected to cause widespread damage inland as it rolls north a few hundred miles off the U.S. East Coast. But the storm's arrival has threatened low-lying beach front areas due to ...

Can-or should-medical device products and their supply chains be developed with worst-case scenarios like natural disasters or extreme weather events in mind? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

If you're a Medicare Advantage member impacted by a disaster, you might be worried about access to care and medicine. Here's ...

Formed in 2007 in response to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: Public Health and Medical Preparedness, the Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies ...

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and ...

The aftermath of a disaster—whether natural or man-made—can be difficult. Survivors often face destroyed homes, missing loved ones and financial difficulty. In the midst of chaos, mental health often ...