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Beth Gatlin Discusses Emergency Preparedness with News Channel 5

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, The Center for Health Affairs' Director of Emergency Preparedness Beth Gatlin was interviewed by News Channel 5 on the emergency preparedness of Northeast Ohio hospitals. In the News Channel 5 interview, Gatlin, who coordinates drills for hospitals and safety workers throughout Northeast Ohio, said, “The hospitals are ready...they have a big surge capacity, they can take mass casualties." She also encouraged Northeast Ohio residents to be prepared for the unexpected by looking out for one another.

To watch the full News Channel 5 segment, MetroHealth Medical Center says it's ready for mass trauma; can increase staff, beds immediately, click here.