In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan and acclaimed author and former paramedic Kevin Hazzard dive into the complex world of outbreak response, biocontainment, and the unsung heroes behind high-stakes medical transports. Drawing from Kevin Hazzard’s latest book, No One’s Coming, they explore the remarkable true story of Phoenix Air Group—the aviation specialists tasked with transporting Ebola patients during the 2014 outbreak—and how lessons won and lost from that crisis shape our approach to preparedness today.
From cowboy ingenuity in aviation to the realities faced by frontline healthcare workers, this episode examines not just medical technology, but the human spirit driving innovative, lifesaving actions in times of global emergency. Whether you’re a medical professional, an aspiring responder, or simply curious about what it takes to face down a pandemic, join us as we discuss how everyday people—by saying yes and figuring it out—make a difference when no one else is coming.
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Guest
Kevin Hazzard
Kevin Hazzard is a journalist, TV writer, and former paramedic. He is the author of A Thousand Naked Strangers and American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics. He now writes for film/TV, with work produced by Hulu, CBS, ABC, and Universal.
Host
Jill Morgan, RN
Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Resources
About NETEC
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