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An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve Corps
By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained...
Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
San Bernardino MRC Organizes Active Shooter Event to Increase Community Resilience
By Kevin Jacinto, MHA, NACCHO Program Analyst As we approach the one-year mark of the San Bernardino mass shooting of December 2015,...
Nov 07, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Now Open: Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Award Applications
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Medical Reserve Corps...
Nov 03, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Funding Opportunity: Radiation Response Volunteer Corps Sub-Awards
The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) for the Radiation Response Volunteer Corps program is seeking grantees...
Oct 05, 2016 | Raymond Puerini
Prepare Yourself: Empowering Communities to Respond to Emergencies
By Amanda Lubit, DVM, MS, MPH, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease...
Sep 30, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for...
In the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New...
Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Prepare Locally: Leveraging the Medical Reserve Corps as a Local Response Resource
By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control...
Sep 16, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Special Events and Mass Gatherings: A Preparedness Perspective
By Steven Alles, MD, MS, MFA, Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Sarah...
Sep 13, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Presidential Proclamation: National Preparedness Month
On Thursday, September 8, a proclamation was issued from the Executive Office of the President. This statement emphasizes the...
Sep 12, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve CorpsBy Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained medical and non-medical volunteers as support to local public health agencies, emergency preparedness initiatives, and emergency response missions. Since the inception of the program, MRC Volunteers have proven their ability to protect their local communities and... Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
San Bernardino MRC Organizes Active Shooter Event to Increase Community ResilienceBy Kevin Jacinto, MHA, NACCHO Program Analyst As we approach the one-year mark of the San Bernardino mass shooting of December 2015, we are reminded of the necessity for health security, which is dependent on a resilient community. Individuals and communities that are knowledgeable and capable on how to prepare and respond in an emergency […] Nov 07, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Now Open: Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Award ApplicationsThe National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Challenge Awards through December 9, 2016. This award is open to eligible MRC Units with an opportunity to receive funding of up to $13,000. NACCHO is seeking award recipients with a focus on innovation towards projects […] Nov 03, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Funding Opportunity: Radiation Response Volunteer Corps Sub-AwardsThe Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) for the Radiation Response Volunteer Corps program is seeking grantees for its Radiation Response Volunteer Corps Sub-Awards. State radiation control programs, health department preparedness programs or local non-government organizations partnering with radiation control and public health programs are encouraged to submit proposals to... Oct 05, 2016 | Raymond Puerini |
Prepare Yourself: Empowering Communities to Respond to EmergenciesBy Amanda Lubit, DVM, MS, MPH, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting five themes for each week of September, emphasizing the various aspects of effective preparedness. Each week, the NACCHO Preparedness team is authoring a blog to promote the theme and […] Sep 30, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for Terrorism-Related IncidentsIn the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New Jersey and Chelsea, New York – NACCHO remains committed to providing resources for organizations to help in their response to this ongoing public health challenge. To support its member public health departments, NACCHO provides […] Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Prepare Locally: Leveraging the Medical Reserve Corps as a Local Response ResourceBy Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting five themes for each week of September, emphasizing the various aspects of effective preparedness. Each week, the NACCHO Preparedness team is authoring a blog to promote the theme and provide local health […] Sep 16, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Special Events and Mass Gatherings: A Preparedness PerspectiveBy Steven Alles, MD, MS, MFA, Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Sarah Getachew, NACCHO Program Analyst Thousands of special events and mass gatherings (e.g. conventions, sporting events, community based festivals, and parades) take place throughout the year in the U.S. These events can bring hundreds of thousands of people […] Sep 13, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Presidential Proclamation: National Preparedness MonthOn Thursday, September 8, a proclamation was issued from the Executive Office of the President. This statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing National Preparedness Month throughout the month of September. Reflecting on past challenges faced by the U.S. including, the fifteenth anniversary of September 11 and the recent Louisiana flooding, President Obama urges the nation […] Sep 12, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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