I love the line "public health doesn’t just have a messaging problem; it has a proximity problem". Public health can't exist only in reports, dashboards, and conference rooms. It must be visible, engaged, and connected to the communities it serves. #publichealth publichealthpost.org/health-equit...

"Ambulances function like public infrastructure, but they’re financed like a transportation business" - the title sums it all up so well. #EMS #ambulance www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...

Short answer - no, we are not pandemic ready. #pandemic #publichealth www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/w...

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is now a “public health emergency of international concern” - here is what you need to know #Ebola #publichealth time.com/article/2026...

"the Hondius’s situation highlights the need for more clarity about the response to disease outbreaks at sea and who bears responsibility for protecting people caught up in such precarious circumstances" #publichealth www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/edit...

EMS providers doing what they do best: improvising to make things work, even at 30,000 feet in the air. #EMS www.ems1.com/good-news/of...

The bigger risk isn’t that AI exists, it’s that public health waits while every other sector learns, adapts, and builds guardrails through use. If public health doesn’t help shape AI now, it will inherit systems designed by others later. #publichealth #AI www.forbes.com/sites/brianc...

In the military, vaccines have long been about readiness, not politics. As history has shown that disease can sideline more forces than the enemy, this is just a bad idea. #publichealth #readiness www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

"Around 73% of all calls the Annapolis Fire Department responded to are for emergency medical services" - so, is this still a Fire Department? Seems to me that they need a new name. #EMS www.ems1.com/legislation-...

New York States new requirement for dash cameras in all ambulances promises gains in safety, accountability, and training. But without dedicated funding, the mandate is placing added financial strain on EMS agencies. #EMS #ambulance www.firehouse.com/apparatus/ty...

Will I be "seeing" you at the Seventh Annual EMS Leadership Summit in May? I will be speaking about the self-analysis that is critical to leadership. #EMS #leadership www.emsleadershipsummit.com

The measles outbreaks in the US are still ongoing. Per the latest CDC data (updated April 10, 2026, for cases through April 9): 1,714 confirmed cases reported in 2026 so far, across 33 jurisdictions. #measles #publichealth www.koaa.com/health/babie...

I have often referred to this putting the public back in public health, but humanizing public health is another great term for it. And it is necessary. #pandemic #publichealth www.newswise.com/articles/why...

Is this a step in the right direction? Yes. Ohio’s proposal to require ambulance coverage statewide is acknowledging a real problem—rural access gaps are growing. Making it work is the next critical step. #EMS #ambulance www.ems1.com/legislation-...

Is the future of EMS county-based? As demand grows and systems strain, local models alone may not be enough. County-level leadership could be the key to stable funding, workforce sustainability and regional coordination. #EMS www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...

That's the thing about effective public health measures, they are working in the background to protect and save you, even if you don't know it. #publichealth

When people think of New York, they think NYC. But more than 2/3 of counties in New York are rural and those areas are seeing a growing EMS crisis with longer response times, fewer providers, and systems on the brink. #EMS www.dailygazette.com/cjfund/healt...

One of the most thoughtful pieces I’ve read on EMS provider mental health. The key point: protecting the EMS workforce isn’t just about resilience, it’s a system design and governance issue. A must-read. #EMS #mentalhealth www.linkedin.com/pulse/unengi...

I’ve seen a lot of back-and-forth about this incident. So, what do you think? No one wants to play Monday morning quarterback, but there are real questions to be addressed here. #EMS #ambulance www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The resurgence of measles cases isn’t just about measles. It’s a sign that some of the basics of public health—vaccination coverage, trust in science, and prevention—are starting to slip. Makes me wonder what comes next. #measles #publichealth theconversation.com/we-study-pan...

Lots to unpack here but hopefully this incident will have the City reexamine some of its processes. #EMS #ambulance www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

I think the word failure is being nice, I think the more appropriate term here is "irreversible damage to public health" #publichealth

I think every EMS provider has a story about impatient family or bystanders, but moving the ambulance while the medics are inside working is next level #EMS #ambulance www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...

"For decades, EMS reimbursement has depended on moving the ambulance. TIP flips that model, rewarding clinical judgment over mileage — if payers, protocols and QA can keep up." #EMS www.ems1.com/treat-in-pla...

A permanent EMS funding source is a big step forward. I worry about the county match requirement. The places struggling the most are often the least able to come up with matching dollars. #EMS #funding wchstv.com/news/local/h...

Grateful Pittsburgh EMS is getting new ambulances. But bigger question: why are core emergency services being “rescued” by hospital systems like UPMC? EMS is essential infrastructure and shouldn’t depend on charitable gifts to stay operational. #EMS www.publicsource.org/upmc-gifts-p...

It's always impressive when authors come up with a title that is as eye-catching as the actual article content. #EMS #fatigue www.jems.com/mental-healt...

The short answer is yes, we collectively have forgotten the hard-learned lessons of COVID. #publichealth #COVID www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

This is what a vaccine-preventable disease looks like when vaccination rates drop — the U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades, and clinics are overwhelmed #publichealth #vaccineswork www.reuters.com/business/hea...

This is just unacceptable. If we stop naming and prioritizing preparedness, what comes next — denial? neglect? dismantling? #publichealth #preparedness www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Is it time to take the word "emergency" out of emergency medical services? This article seems to advocate for that change and I don't know that I disagree. #EMS www.jems.com/mobile-integ...

"The last 60 years have taken us from funeral homes and MAST pants to capnography, ultrasound, and whole blood. The next 60 will do the same, steady gains, mixed with stubborn struggles" Amazingly solid read about the past, present and future of EMS. #EMS #ambulance www.jems.com/patient-care...

EMS leadership is about bridging the gap between administration and operations. Budgets and policies matter but so does understanding the reality of the street. The best leaders connect the why behind decisions to the work crews do every day. #EMS #leadership www.jems.com/ems-manageme...

EMS system leaders, as well as elected officials, need to understand the "cost of readiness" and how that impacts their budgets and operations. #EMS #funding www.butlereagle.com/20260206/is-...

This article shows how pandemic-era public health leadership is becoming political leadership and what that means for trust, governance, and experience on the campaign trail. These races will be interesting to watch. #publichealth #politics www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

I applaud the move but this is a patchwork approach to public health in the US and simply not optimal. Remember - diseases don't recognize borders. #publichealth www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/i...

"At least 33 states were below herd immunity in the 2024-25 school year, compared with 28 states before the pandemic in 2018-2019" #measles #publichealth stateline.org/2026/02/02/s...

Is the EMS profession stalled between expectation and reality? Great question! #EMS www.jems.com/ems-manageme...

Although I am a fan of this move, it just makes me wonder about the further fragmentation of public health efforts in the United States and the "every state for itself" potential #publichealth www.abc10.com/article/news...

Is it time to turn off the sirens? A great question for modern day EMS systems and leaders to answer. #EMS #ambulance www.ems1.com/paramedic-su...

Will you be attending the event built specifically for EMS leaders, supervisors, and emerging leaders who want practical insight, meaningful connection, and leadership tools they can take back to their organization? I hope to see you! #EMS #leadership nemsma.org/page/2026NEMSM…

I am beyond happy to see this law has passed but wondering why it took so long. #EMS #paramedic www.lex18.com/news/coverin...

if you think that this will not be impacting you and your family, think again. #publichealth

Very interesting piece about how EMS providers may, at times, have to operate in an area that the author calls "the moral gray zone of Modern EMS". #EMS www.ems1.com/ems-protocol...

What do you think? Should these EMS providers be in danger of losing their licenses for these life-saving actions? #EMS www.wkyt.com/2025/09/24/k...

Is EMS too "stuck in tradition"? Great piece from on how our field still carries relics from its transportation-era roots—even as our role has expanded many times over. #EMS www.jems.com/ems-operatio...

Can you teach situational awareness? Interesting piece from EMS1.com about this important topic #EMS www.ems1.com/safety/can-s...

And once again, ambulance response times are shown to not be as important as once thought. #EMS #Ambulance www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Florida’s anti-vaccine push isn’t just a local issue. The state’s policy creates ripple effects that endanger neighboring states, the entire U.S., and potentially global public health. Simply put, infectious diseases do not respect borders. #PublicHealth www.newscientist.com/article/2495...

I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts about EMS as an essential service with @ukrobl.bsky.social at the 2024 EMS World Expo! #EMS