by CHHS Extern Katie Mandarano Across the United States, 911 call centers are facing a workforce crisis. In the U.S., there are more than 6,000 911 call centers, with over 35,543 911 operators currently employed. According to a survey by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED), more than 100 call centers reported that at […]
By CHHS Extern Daniela Eppler Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, people’s interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has been heightened. There has been excitement surrounding the capabilities of powerful AI tools and their ability to contribute to innovations across industries, such as enhancing telemedicine, improving customer service, and predicting passenger demand to optimize […]
By CHHS Extern Brittany Hunsaker We hear about extreme heat, particularly in Arizona, every summer. In Phoenix, the average temperature in July is 106 degrees. The term “extreme heat” refers to a period of high heat where temperatures reach above 90 degrees for at least two days. Such temperatures can lead to heat disorders and […]
By CHHS Extern Barbara Key In the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy, the White House stated, “Together with our allies and partners, the U.S. will disrupt and dismantle threat actors by addressing the ransomware threat through a comprehensive Federal approach, in step with our international partners.” To that end, a recent Joint Advisory by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]
By CHHS Extern Daniela Eppler This summer, the East Coast has experienced two periods of heavy smoke originating from wildfires in the Quebec region of Canada. The smoke has swept across large cities like Washington D.C., New York, and Philadelphia, leading to dangerously poor air quality throughout the United States. The impact of the smoke […]
