Publications by authors named "Kristy A Kade"
Mass arsenic poisoning and the public health response in Maine.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep
June 2013
Article Synopsis
- Maine's Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness was established after the 9/11 attacks to enhance public health response and build skilled teams.
- In 2003, the office faced a real test during a mass arsenic poisoning incident in New Sweden, Maine, proving their initiatives effective.
- The successful rapid response and partnerships formed during this crisis highlighted the importance of preparedness in managing public health emergencies, especially in rural settings.
Emergency medical consequence planning and management for national special security events after September 11: Boston 2004.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep
October 2008
The post-September 11 era has prompted unprecedented attention to medical preparations for national special security events (NSSE), requiring extraordinary planning and coordination among federal, state, and local agencies. For an NSSE, the US Secret Service (USSS) serves as the lead agency for all security operations and coordinates with relevant partners to provide for the safety and welfare of participants. For the 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC), designated an NSSE, the USSS tasked the Boston Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) of the Boston Public Health Commission with the design and implementation of health services related to the Convention.
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