Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is an Official Publication of the American Medical Association (AMA) and is the first comprehensive and authoritative journal emphasizing public health preparedness and disaster response for all health care and public health professionals globally. The journal will translate science into practice and integrate medical and public health perspectives. With the events of September 11, the subsequent anthrax attacks, the tsunami in Indonesia, hurricane Katrina, SARS and the fear of pandemic influenza, all health care and public health professionals must be prepared to respond to emergency situations. In support of these pressing public health needs, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is committed to the medical and public health communities who are the stewards of the health and security of citizens worldwide.
September is National Preparedness Month
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, a special issue of Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness has been released which is dedicated to lessons learned from the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Articles in the special issue explore a variety of topics about the Virginia Tech tragedy ranging from regional health system response, security on college campuses, and ethical and legal considerations.
This issue was made possible by a grant from the National Disaster Life Support Foundation (NDLSF).
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