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COVID anniversary shines new light on effort to support doctors’ mental health
As the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 approaches, the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act aims to combat burnout and mental health challenges among healthcare professionals. Emergency physicians Dr....Read More

- March 17, 2025
Street smarts vs. book smarts: Finding the right mix in policing
Experience builds instincts, education sharpens strategy — both shape great cops. How can agencies balance real-world grit with academic insight to recruit and train the best officers?Read More

- February 13, 2025
- 6 min read
Let’s clear more hurdles for first responders seeking mental health help

- October 16, 2024
- 3 min
Gillibrand, Hawley lead bipartisan bill to create mental health hotline for police, first responders

- August 4, 2024
- 3 min read
What cops want in 2024: Strategies to boost officer wellbeing
Dive into the insights of 2,833 officers on their wellness needs and find out how police leaders can lead the way in implementing support strategiesRead More

- July 12, 2024
- 3 min read
Fire Service Health and Culture Change: Why Not?
What’s stopping us from truly changing the fire service culture when it comes to cancer risk mitigation?Read More

- July 1, 2024
- 2 min read
Finding purpose amid reform: Navigating the evolving landscape of law enforcement
By embracing trauma-informed practices, understanding our criminal justice role, staying proactive, and leading by example, we can chart a brighter future for law enforcementRead More

- June 16, 2024
- 4 min read
Legislators pass bills requiring self-defense training, body armor for FDNY EMS personnel
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-EllingRead More

- April 14, 2024
- 4 min read
FirstNet, built with AT&T, identifies steps to address mental health and wellness in public safety
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacyRead More

- March 16, 2024
- 3 min read
The evolving regulatory and compliance landscape of EMS
Explore the dynamic world of EMS regulatory and compliance standards with insights into the latest OIG Compliance Program guidance and the surge in HIPAA-related enforcement actions. Stay informed on the...Read More

- February 12, 2024
- 2 min read