The Medical Side of Katrina

Besides the obvious loss and damage of property, the most important consequence of Hurricane Katrina is the dramatically increased health risks. WebMDHealth has up-to-the-minute information for both the public and health professionals, including info on potential disease outbreaks in the Gulf region. Also check out the videos about the medical conditions.

Here is a blog set up by nursing professionals with stories about helping Katrina survivors. The stories are quite moving.