BUMC Moves to Unobserved COVID Testing

in General News, Public Health, Student Updates

Effective Thursday, Jan. 27, the Medical Campus will transition to unobserved COVID testing for all students, staff and faculty. Testing becomes fully unobserved on Thursday, Feb. 3. Please note the following:  You will receive an unobserved kit (swab, tube, and plastic bag) when you arrive for your observed test during the transition period (Jan. 27-Feb. […]

U.S., Japan Bring Big Data and Data Analytics to Disaster Response

in Public Health, Research

Rapid advances in information technology are providing new opportunities to improve disaster management. For example, new computer systems and networks — from sensor networks to smartphones and cyber-physical systems — are giving rise to powerful data streams that have the potential to facilitate timely and effective action during disasters. (More)

HSDL Critical Releases for February 2015

in National Security, Public Health

HSDL Critical Releases for February 2015: After the Paris Attacks: Implications for the Transatlantic Security DebateNATO Defense College; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Counterterrorism Professionals Reflect on Their WorkUnited States. Central Intelligence Agency Emergency Medical Services Domestic Preparedness Improvement StrategyNational Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials (U.S.) Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic PlanUnited States. Department of […]