By: Shannon Firth
Healthcare teams in Atlanta and Nebraska said early intervention was key Aneesh Mehta, MD, was the physician on call when the first Ebola patient arrived at Emory University Hospital on Aug. 2, 2014.
Shannon Firth is a Washington Correspondent at MedPage Today. She covers a wide range of topics within the realms of medicine and healthcare, including mental health care, public health, and consumer health, while also exploring the intricacies of healthcare administration and patient care. Shannon's work has been featured in MSN, MedPage Today, and RamaOnHealthcare.
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Shannon Firth's coverage heavily focuses on healthcare and nursing, often delving into legal and regulatory aspects. She tends to cite data, cover government announcements, and discuss policy regulations extensively.
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