Resources

This checklist provides a leadership-level framework to help urgent care centers assess, enhance, and maintain pediatric emergency readiness—particularly during emergency department (ED) surges, public health crises, or mass casualty events. It offers guidance on planning, staffing, communication, and coordination with pediatric referral systems.

While many urgent care centers are not traditionally equipped to handle pediatric emergencies, this tool helps close that gap by promoting preparedness and alignment with broader healthcare systems.

Measles cases and exposures are rising across the Northeast, requiring heightened vigilance from urgent care centers. Rapid recognition, isolation, and coordinated reporting across state lines are essential to limiting spread.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate unprecedented economic and operational impact across North America. With the expanded 48-team format and 104 matches, the tournament is expected to become the most attended and economically significant FIFA World Cup to date. Approximately 6.5 million visitors are expected to travel to host cities, including an estimated 1.24 million international travelers to the United States alone.