Tampa, FL – The recent destruction along the East Coast caused by the earthquake and Hurricane Irene proved, once again, how disasters can strike anytime and anywhere. These recent events affected areas not accustomed to hurricanes & earthquakes and demonstrated the … Read More »

The American Academy of Disaster Medicine Marks National Preparedness Month & FEMA’s “A Time to Remember, A Time to Prepare” Theme by Encouraging Physicians to be Ready Tampa, FL — The American Academy of Disaster Medicine (AADM) strongly believes that knowledge of … Read More »

Tampa, FL — Rear Admiral Alton L. Stocks, MD, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, has been honored as the first recipient of the American Academy of Disaster Medicine’s (AADM) Distinguished Service Award. The award was recently presented at the Annual House … Read More »

Tampa – The recent devastation by tornados in Missouri demonstrates disasters can strike anywhere, anytime and in many forms as evidenced by recent events in the U.S. and around the world. Because local physicians are often among the first responders, … Read More »

Tampa, FL – Debra Cascardo, MA, MPA, CFP, of Armonk, NY, has been appointed to the American Board of Disaster Medicine® (ABODM®) as a public member. Cascardo is a health care practice management consultant. She educates physicians and medical staffs on disaster preparedness … Read More »