Small and mid sized nonprofits are doing some of the heaviest lifting in public health, food systems, conservation, and community care. They are running immunization drives, expanding food access, restoring habitats, tracking environmental hazards, and holding communities through crisis. What many of these organizations do not have is a full time epidemiology team to help them answer a simple but critical question. Is this actually working That is where a fractional epidemiologist comes in.

What is a fractional epidemiologist, and how can they support public health organizations navigating limited budgets or staff shortages? This blog breaks down the value of fractional epidemiologic support for small to mid-sized health departments, clinics, and mission-driven orgs—offering real-world examples and strategic insights for building flexible, equity-driven data systems that last.

Hurricane Katrina exposed critical gaps in hospital preparedness, from infrastructure failures to ethical dilemmas under extreme stress. This article explores what went wrong, lessons learned, and how healthcare organizations can build resilient systems to protect patients, staff, and public trust during crises.