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Collin County MRC Conducts Contact Tracing and Monitoring for Ebola

When the first case of Ebola emerged in Dallas on September 20, Collin County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) knew they would have to be...

Dec 02, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • 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

  • Leveraging Ebola Publicity for Seasonal Flu Outreach

    With the Ebola outbreak reaching U.S. soil, many Americans are concerned about their risk of infection. One county health department...

    Nov 05, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • 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

  • K-9 Emergency Response Team Saves a Life

    Oct 20, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • Climate Change, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Climate Change Project Shines Light on Public Perceptions

    Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author

  • “Amber Waves” Exercise Shares Lessons Learned for Radiation Response

    Aug 29, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

  • Social Determinants of Health

    Local Radio Station Yields High Results

    Throughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions,...

    Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author

  • Hurricane Irene is Coming to Town

    In August 2011, Richmond City Health District in Virginia was implementing new plans about how the local health department supports...

    Jun 23, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    • Collin County MRC Conducts Contact Tracing and Monitoring for Ebola

    When the first case of Ebola emerged in Dallas on September 20, Collin County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) knew they would have to be ready to respond. Collin County is a veteran community 23 miles north of Dallas with a large population that regularly commutes into the metro area, and someone would have likely been in contact with a person with a possible Ebola case.

    Dec 02, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    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

    Leveraging Ebola Publicity for Seasonal Flu Outreach

    With the Ebola outbreak reaching U.S. soil, many Americans are concerned about their risk of infection. One county health department is tackling the concerns of its jurisdiction head-on and simultaneously leveraging the Ebola discussion for influenza education and outreach.

    Nov 05, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    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

    K-9 Emergency Response Team Saves a Life

    Oct 20, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    Climate Change, Social Determinants of Health

    Community Climate Change Project Shines Light on Public Perceptions

    Sep 19, 2014 | Guest Author

    “Amber Waves” Exercise Shares Lessons Learned for Radiation Response

    Aug 29, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Local Radio Station Yields High Results

    Throughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions, special road conditions, fire hazards and so much more. These little gems can be of significant use during Public Health Emergencies or area disasters

    Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author

    Hurricane Irene is Coming to Town

    In August 2011, Richmond City Health District in Virginia was implementing new plans about how the local health department supports local shelter operations because Hurricane Irene was coming to town. We had been, and still are, refining the health department’s role in shelter support as we incorporate behavioral health planning and attention to specific medical needs.

    Jun 23, 2014 | Alyson Jordan

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