Staying ahead of crisis: Emergency preparedness plans keep rural areas afloat

Public health emergencies are always on the horizon, and rural areas need to be prepared. White River Rural Health Center is working in tandem with the Arkansas Department of Health and Woodruff County Office of Emergency Services to stay ahead of crises. Through emergency preparedness and response plans, they have established a centralized hub for the provision of medical services and MOUs for supplies and staffing in an emergency.