Natural Disaster
Exposure to hurricanes significantly increases risk of death among patients on dialysis
Patients on dialysis are at a significantly heightened risk of death for 30 days after being exposed to a hurricane, according to data published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Healthiest Communities Rankings: Indigenous people most at risk for natural disasters
In the United States, Indigenous people have the highest risks from natural hazards, according to this year’s Healthiest Communities Rankings report.
Exposure to hurricanes, media linked to increase in Floridians' mental health symptoms
Repeated media-based exposures to hurricanes were linked to increasing mental health symptoms among Florida residents who experienced hurricanes Irma and Michael, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Texas legislature passes emergency management bill directed at dialysis centers, patients
Texas legislators passed a bill with bipartisan support that mandates end-stage renal disease facilities develop contingency plans in the event that emergencies like natural disasters cause power outages that disrupt delivery of care.
Many youths experience post-traumatic stress after natural disasters, study finds
A significant proportion of youths may experience post-traumatic stress symptoms after a natural disaster, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Dialysis clinics in Texas recovering from winter storm, but water supplies remain limited
Dialysis providers are recovering from power blackouts and winter storms that pummeled Texas last week, but limited access to clean water needed to perform treatments have forced disaster teams to find alternative suppliers.
Q&A: CDC collaborates on guide for mosquito control after natural disasters
The CDC and the American Mosquito Control Association collaborated to create the first-ever resource that can be used to guide mosquito control in areas affected by natural disasters, including hurricanes and floods.
Hurricane Harvey linked to adverse neonatal, maternal outcomes
The landfall of Hurricane Harvey in Texas was followed by an increase in adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes at two Houston hospitals, according to research published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
HHS awards contract to Outset Medical for emergency dialysis systems
Outset Medical has received a contract from the HHS for the use of its Tablo Hemodialysis Systems during natural disasters. The HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response intends to begin using the dialysis systems by the end of 2019.
CMS releases hurricane support for dialysis providers in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina
CMS announced this week that efforts are underway to support dialysis and other health care providers in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina in response to Hurricane Dorian.