NETEC News & Blog
Strengthening VHF Preparedness in Healthcare Facilities: A Comprehensive Checklist
Discover how NETEC’s Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Preparedness Checklist helps healthcare facilities improve readiness through early identification, isolation, communication, PPE, and safe treatment practices.
Celebrating a Legacy of Preparedness: Shelly Schwedhelm’s Impact on National Special Pathogen Readiness
A career defined by service, leadership, and lasting impact. As Shelly Schwedhelm retires from NSPS, NETEC reflects on her extraordinary contributions to national special pathogen readiness.
National Critical Care and Sepsis Leader Tapped to Lead the National Special Pathogen System
We are excited to share that Laura Evans, MD, MSc, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS), effective January 12, 2026.
NETEC Announces Selected Grant Recipients of NSPS STAND Award to Strengthen Special Pathogen Preparedness Nationwide
Announcing the 54 U.S. health care facilities accepted into the National Special Pathogen System as Level 2 Treatment Centers.
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Growth, Collaboration, and Impact at NETEC
A year-end summary of the key achievements and milestones demonstrating NETEC’s commitment to preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs).
Locally Acquired Chikungunya Reported in New York: Public Health Context and Clinical Considerations
What the first locally acquired chikungunya case in New York—and the first in the U.S. since 2019—means for clinicians, labs, and public health.
Anywhere, Anytime: Preparing EMS for Unique Special Pathogen Scenarios
On the latest episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan talks with Dr. Matt Sasser and Dr. Alex Isakov about drills, exercises, and unique scenarios that stress-test EMS readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases.
Special Pathogen of Concern Situation Report: Ethiopia’s First Marburg Outbreak
Ethiopia has reported its first-ever Marburg Virus outbreak. Here's what you need to know.
Institutional Readiness for Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Care: Key Takeaways from Recent Research
New research highlights U.S. hospitals’ readiness gaps for viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) care. Learn why VHF preparedness, training, and NSPS coordination are critical.
Ebola Response and Clinical Updates: Care, Laboratory Coordination, and Infection Control for U.S. Healthcare Teams
Read the highlights from a recent webinar on the DRC’s 16th Ebola outbreak, with updates on outbreak response, epidemiology, infection control, clinical management, and national coordination through the NSPS.