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Santa Rosa County McKinney-Vento Program First of Its Kind in Country

In 2013, the school district and the health department in Santa Rosa County collaborated to secure a grant under the McKinney-Vento...

Feb 06, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

  • “Back2School” Immunization Clinic runs smoothly using Incident Command System

    Working with state and local partners, Dakota County Public Health Department vaccinated 120 students entering 7th through 12th grade...

    Dec 19, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • Infectious Disease, Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    New York City MRC Engages in Community Outreach and Education for Ebola Response

    When the first case of Ebola emerged in New York City on October 23, the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the New York...

    Dec 16, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    Brookline Medical Reserve Corps Initiates Novel Emergency Preparedness “Buddies...

    As population trends shift, the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the Brookline Department of Public Health in...

    Nov 19, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Partnering with the Local Library for Preparedness Education

    The Natick Department of Public Health and the local Natick Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a unit of the Massachusetts Region 4A MRC,...

    Oct 29, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • San Luis Obispo Initiates First Climate Change and Health Communications Campaign in...

    San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department (SLOCPHD) is on a mission to educate its community about the public health effects of...

    Oct 16, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • Climate Change, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Climate Change Project Shines Light on Public Perceptions

    Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author

    • Social Determinants of Health

    McLean County Health Department Rewards Healthy Behavior at Pop-Up Events

    Jun 09, 2015 | Guest Author

    Infectious Disease, Social Determinants of Health

    Building Trust for Public Health Surveillance

    From 2009 to 2014, seven cases of neonatal herpes emerged in Rockland County, New York. The cases occurred in the local Orthodox community and were suspected to result from the metzitzah b’peh practice during circumcision.

    Mar 17, 2015 | Guest Author

    Santa Rosa County McKinney-Vento Program First of Its Kind in Country

    In 2013, the school district and the health department in Santa Rosa County collaborated to secure a grant under the McKinney-Vento (MCV) Act that would fund case management efforts for the district's homeless and disadvantaged youth and their families. It was the first program of its kind in the country.

    Feb 06, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

    “Back2School” Immunization Clinic runs smoothly using Incident Command System

    Working with state and local partners, Dakota County Public Health Department vaccinated 120 students entering 7th through 12th grade to comply with updated Minnesota School Immunization Laws. The clinic was organized utilizing the Incident Command System and demonstrated emergency preparedness capabilities.

    Dec 19, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    Infectious Disease, Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    New York City MRC Engages in Community Outreach and Education for Ebola Response

    When the first case of Ebola emerged in New York City on October 23, the New York City Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) was already prepared to respond. The New York City MRC had begun training members for Ebola in early October and quickly put them to work by engaging in community outreach and education, “Ebola 101” trainings, and...

    Dec 16, 2014 | Guest Author

    Medical Reserve Corps, Social Determinants of Health

    Brookline Medical Reserve Corps Initiates Novel Emergency Preparedness “Buddies Program”

    As population trends shift, the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) within the Brookline Department of Public Health in Massachusetts developed the Emergency Preparedness "Buddies Program." This program aims to match trained volunteers with at-risk elders to improve preparedness and resiliency.

    Nov 19, 2014 | Guest Author

    Partnering with the Local Library for Preparedness Education

    The Natick Department of Public Health and the local Natick Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a unit of the Massachusetts Region 4A MRC, have partnered with the Morse Institute Library in Natick, MA, to spread the word about emergency preparedness in the local community.

    Oct 29, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    San Luis Obispo Initiates First Climate Change and Health Communications Campaign in California

    San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department (SLOCPHD) is on a mission to educate its community about the public health effects of climate change. To that end, we just initiated the first climate change and health communications campaign in the state of California. Launched in mid-August, the campaign was co-developed with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is supported by a...

    Oct 16, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    Climate Change, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Climate Change Project Shines Light on Public Perceptions

    Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author

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