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- Medical Reserve Corps Plans Orientation in Kent
January 29, 2013
The Medical Reserve Corps is having an orientation for volunteers at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb 21.
- ‘Universal precautions’ Training Offered Wednesday in Provincetown
January 29, 2013
PROVINCETOWN — All are welcome to a free training on the ?universal precautions? for preventing transmission of infectious agents, to be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the conference room at the Provincetown Public Library, 356 Commercial St.
- Training in Sudbury Promotes Safer Communities
January 28, 2013
SUDBURY — The alarming sound of 20 people yelling "Stop!" echoed through Sudbury’s Goodnow Library Sunday, as the public and members of the Region 4A Medical Reserve Corps practices how to proactively deter a dangerous person or circumstance.
- NDDH Clinic Fights More Than the Flu
January 28, 2013
A mother and child showed up at the Northeastern District Department of Health for a flu clinic held on Jan. 24.
- Coldspring-Oakhurst HOSA Students Spark Health Initiative
January 27, 2013
San Jacinto County is classified as medically underserved and labeled as one of the unhealthiest counties in Texas.
- Olympia Volunteers Participate In Project Homeless Connect
January 26, 2013
As part of the Homeless Connect Project in Thurston County last Thursday, the Thurston County Medical Reserve Corps was activated to provide some medical services.
- Men and Women of the Union County MRC Commended
January 25, 2013
Pictured (from left) Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter and Freeholder Vernell Wright present Ella Shaykevich, Public Health Nurse and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit leader, Health Educator Katie Rodgers and Roberta Milano, PHENS Coordinator/Bureau Chief, with a resolution commending the men and women of the Union County MRC, a group of health care professionals and lay volunteers, for their extraordinary efforts in setting up and manning the Union County Regional Evacuation Shelter at the Cranford Community Center in response to Hurricane Sandy.
- Delaware County to Host Free Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday
January 18, 2013
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) – Delaware County is partnering with the state Department of Health to offer a free walk-in flu clinic this Saturday.
- Helping Out for Health
January 17, 2013
11:24 a.m., Jan. 17, 2013--Recent massive storms and mass shootings are reminders of the need to be prepared for disasters.
- Delaware County to Hold Flu Shot Clinic Saturday at PSU Brandywine
January 15, 2013
Delaware County Council announced a free flu shot clinic in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health as Chairman Tom McGarrigle and Councilman Dave White each received their vaccinations at the county’s Government Center on Tuesday afternoon.
- Free Flu Clinic Draws Large Turnout
January 14, 2013
The supply of flu vaccine during Sunday's free clinic at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital was exhausted after less than three hours due to high demand.
- Health Department Seeks Volunteers to Assist Emergency Response Plan
January 11, 2013
In times of need, many lend their neighbors a helping hand. In a large-scale disaster or community-wide emergency, a trained team working in coordination with strategically mobilized resources can provide assistance that may be the difference between life and death for many in our area.
- Training Summit for Volunteers Helps Everyone Pitch in When Disaster Strikes
January 11, 2013
Emergencies, by their very nature, crop up when least expected.
- Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic is Jan. 11 on Sage Avenue
January 9, 2013
The Mobile County Health Department will offer the 2012-13 seasonal flu vaccine to those 6 months and older at a drive-through clinic in Midtown Mobile on Friday, Jan. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 48 N. Sage Ave., according to a news release.
- Hampden, Wilbraham Agree to Establish Joint Medical Reserve Corps
January 7, 2013
The Wilbraham Board of Selectmen reached agreement with the Hampden Board of Selectmen Monday night to establish a joint medical reserve corps unit between the two towns.
- Newton Teen Center Hosts Anti-Tobacco Meeting Jan. 9
January 7, 2013
The public is invited to a meeting regarding teen health to be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Newton Teen Center, 276 Church St.
- Training Starts Jan. 11 for Medical and Nonmedical Volunteers
January 4, 2013
Okaloosa-Walton Medical Reserve Corps is looking for additional medical and nonmedical volunteers.
- Jackson County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation Meeting Set
January 3, 2013
The Jackson County Medical Reserve Corps is set to host its quarterly orientation meeting Jan. 12.
- County Honors First Responders
January 1, 2013
The Board of Freeholders recognized first responders Tuesday for their efforts to assist during Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath.
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