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How can hospitals possibly prepare for disasters? With practice and planning

  • Written by Sam Shartar, Senior Administrator Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response, Emory University

The tragic shooting in Orlando brought dozens of victims to emergency rooms. Now, several of those people have been admitted and are clinging to life. Many across the nation are praying for them and other victims. Without quick response and high-quality emergency medical care, many more than the 49 already reported may have died.

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