This is an article by Svetlana Smorodinsky, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, June 17, 2026

Embedding public health and disaster epidemiology professionals into planning, response, and recovery can strengthen decision-making and improve responder safety. It can break down silos between disciplines and expand capacity without adding staff, turning data into action. Learn how embedding disaster epidemiology saves lives and builds more resilient agencies and communities.

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