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We are the Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Arizona. The oldest continuing operating MRC unit in the country. Our preparedness and response teams include Public Health, Shelter Support, Mass Casualty Response, Heat Action and Community Engagement.
Thank you to Dr. Theresa Cullen and Dr. Andrew Saal for their insight into Pima County Public Health 2026 during our recent MRC membership meeting.
December 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Thank you to Dr. Theresa Cullen and Dr. Andrew Saal for their insight into Pima County Public Health 2026 during our recent MRC membership meeting.
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Preserving vaccine access is just one of the ways to keep American kids healthy.
To read more proven strategies that help kids thrive and lay the foundation for healthy adulthoods: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/8-ways-...
To read more proven strategies that help kids thrive and lay the foundation for healthy adulthoods: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/8-ways-...
December 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Preserving vaccine access is just one of the ways to keep American kids healthy.
To read more proven strategies that help kids thrive and lay the foundation for healthy adulthoods: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/8-ways-...
To read more proven strategies that help kids thrive and lay the foundation for healthy adulthoods: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/8-ways-...
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Grocery costs are rising, and food assistance is failing. On this episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, hear how U.S. policies are creating a hunger gap that leaves too many plates empty: vist.ly/4jzr3
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Grocery costs are rising, and food assistance is failing. On this episode of The Nation's Health Podcast, hear how U.S. policies are creating a hunger gap that leaves too many plates empty: vist.ly/4jzr3
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We hope you never need an emergency go-bag, but you’ll be glad you have one if you do.
Find out why a survival bag is essential during emergencies and what to prioritize when packing one in this @huffpost.com post.com article: rdcrss.org/4pbJCLz
Find out why a survival bag is essential during emergencies and what to prioritize when packing one in this @huffpost.com post.com article: rdcrss.org/4pbJCLz
Experts Explain Why You Need An Emergency Go Bag (And What Should Be In It)
“You never know when you will get that knock on the door,” says self-reliance educator Donald Dust.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We hope you never need an emergency go-bag, but you’ll be glad you have one if you do.
Find out why a survival bag is essential during emergencies and what to prioritize when packing one in this @huffpost.com post.com article: rdcrss.org/4pbJCLz
Find out why a survival bag is essential during emergencies and what to prioritize when packing one in this @huffpost.com post.com article: rdcrss.org/4pbJCLz
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Whether joining us virtually or in Baltimore, you'll have the chance to learn from and connect with your peers in preparedness. That's what it means to attend the Preparedness Summit. Don't miss this in 2026. www.preparednesssummit.org #PrepSummit26
December 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Whether joining us virtually or in Baltimore, you'll have the chance to learn from and connect with your peers in preparedness. That's what it means to attend the Preparedness Summit. Don't miss this in 2026. www.preparednesssummit.org #PrepSummit26
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The field of public health preparedness is evolving amid a changing federal policy and budget landscape. The 2026 Preparedness Summit is convening the public health, emergency management, and healthcare communities to address this head-on. You need to be in the room. youtu.be/FmaHfvpZ3UU
Join the 2026 Preparedness Summit in Baltimore or Virtually
YouTube video by NACCHO
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December 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The field of public health preparedness is evolving amid a changing federal policy and budget landscape. The 2026 Preparedness Summit is convening the public health, emergency management, and healthcare communities to address this head-on. You need to be in the room. youtu.be/FmaHfvpZ3UU
We look forward to seeing you at our MRC membership meeting on Saturday, December 13 at the Abrams Public Health Center. 9-11:30 am.
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We look forward to seeing you at our MRC membership meeting on Saturday, December 13 at the Abrams Public Health Center. 9-11:30 am.
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Seed to Stomach, a project focused on sustainable gardening, has been acknowledged by officials in Pima County. This initiative has been active since the summer of 2024.
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Sustainable gardening program Seed to Stomach recognized by Pima County leaders
Seed to Stomach has partnered with more than 20 community gardens in Tucson. The small business has been running since the summer of 2024.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Seed to Stomach, a project focused on sustainable gardening, has been acknowledged by officials in Pima County. This initiative has been active since the summer of 2024.
news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...
news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...
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Arizona health officials are standing by recommendations to administer hepatitis B vaccines to newborns, even as federal vaccine advisers voted Friday to scale back the decades-old universal birth-dose guidance.
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Arizona officials defend hepatitis B shots for newborns despite national policy shift
Federal advisers narrow birth-dose recommendation; state says delaying vaccination leaves infants vulnerable
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Arizona health officials are standing by recommendations to administer hepatitis B vaccines to newborns, even as federal vaccine advisers voted Friday to scale back the decades-old universal birth-dose guidance.
news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...
news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...
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Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
Warming U.S. climate linked to rising deaths from heat
Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of
ysph.yale.edu
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
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Think you know your stuff? Test your knowledge of this week’s public health news with The Nation's Health #NewsQuiz! 👉 www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Think you know your stuff? Test your knowledge of this week’s public health news with The Nation's Health #NewsQuiz! 👉 www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
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Throughout her life, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter championed caregivers, understanding the support they need to navigate the challenges of caring for those who are aging or ill. As we celebrate National Caregivers Month in November, you can honor caregivers by saying thank you.
#CaregiversMonth
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November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Throughout her life, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter championed caregivers, understanding the support they need to navigate the challenges of caring for those who are aging or ill. As we celebrate National Caregivers Month in November, you can honor caregivers by saying thank you.
#CaregiversMonth
#CaregiversMonth
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A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
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Southern Arizona healthcare leaders warn of devastating impact from federal funding cuts
Executives from TMC, Banner and El Rio Health shared insights during a panel event with the regional business community.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...
news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...
Save the date! Saturday, December 13. MRC general membership meeting.
October 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Save the date! Saturday, December 13. MRC general membership meeting.
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The combined MMR vaccine provides lifesaving protection against infections of measles, mumps, and rubella.
On Public Health On Call, Dr. William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing the recommendations.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/963-separati...
On Public Health On Call, Dr. William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing the recommendations.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/963-separati...
October 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The combined MMR vaccine provides lifesaving protection against infections of measles, mumps, and rubella.
On Public Health On Call, Dr. William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing the recommendations.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/963-separati...
On Public Health On Call, Dr. William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing the recommendations.
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/963-separati...
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The Preparedness Summit abstract submission period is open! Don’t miss your chance to advance the field by sharing strategies, best practices, and tools to foster better intrastate, interstate, and cross-border coordination and management. https://bit.ly/425SXvL #PrepSummit26
October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Preparedness Summit abstract submission period is open! Don’t miss your chance to advance the field by sharing strategies, best practices, and tools to foster better intrastate, interstate, and cross-border coordination and management. https://bit.ly/425SXvL #PrepSummit26
Public health and shelter support teams combined meeting, November 8, 9-11:30.
October 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Public health and shelter support teams combined meeting, November 8, 9-11:30.
Triage training, October 11, 9-12. Registration required.
October 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Triage training, October 11, 9-12. Registration required.
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Think you know what happened in public health news this week? Test your knowledge in the latest #newsquiz from The Nation's Health www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Think you know what happened in public health news this week? Test your knowledge in the latest #newsquiz from The Nation's Health www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz
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My father’s question – his last words to me – pushed me to see progress, and failure, clearly. It’s a question that I tackle in my new book, and one that can guide us all toward longer, healthier lives.
Ex-CDC director: The last words my father spoke to me—and what they taught me about saving lives | Fortune
Decades ago, I visited my father in the nursing home as I was about to become New York City health commissioner. I never forgot what he said.
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September 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My father’s question – his last words to me – pushed me to see progress, and failure, clearly. It’s a question that I tackle in my new book, and one that can guide us all toward longer, healthier lives.
It was a great day at Direct Advocacy and Resources yesterday. Our first resiliency fair for the AFN community. Thanks to Direct for making it a reality.They built personal Preparedness Kits, learned how to use a fire extinguisher and the basics of heat safety.
September 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It was a great day at Direct Advocacy and Resources yesterday. Our first resiliency fair for the AFN community. Thanks to Direct for making it a reality.They built personal Preparedness Kits, learned how to use a fire extinguisher and the basics of heat safety.
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On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, APHA continues its work to advocate for policies & funding that support environmental health work & research. Check out our environmental health initiatives: www.apha.org/topics-and-i...
September 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, APHA continues its work to advocate for policies & funding that support environmental health work & research. Check out our environmental health initiatives: www.apha.org/topics-and-i...
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Heard of Valley fever? It’s caused by a fungus in parts of CA & AZ. If you breathe in the fungus from outdoor dust, you can get sick. In CA, Valley fever is most common in the Central Valley & Central Coast, but it’s on the rise in other nearby areas.
📲Learn more: CouldBeValleyFever.org
📲Learn more: CouldBeValleyFever.org
September 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Heard of Valley fever? It’s caused by a fungus in parts of CA & AZ. If you breathe in the fungus from outdoor dust, you can get sick. In CA, Valley fever is most common in the Central Valley & Central Coast, but it’s on the rise in other nearby areas.
📲Learn more: CouldBeValleyFever.org
📲Learn more: CouldBeValleyFever.org
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Instead of stocking chips or soda, this vending machine has drug-testing strips, hygiene kits, socks, soap, wound care supplies and naloxone, a medication also known by its brand name Narcan that is used to reverse opioid overdoses – all completely free. theconversation.com/harm-reducti...
Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits
The Health To Go machines in Pennsylvania are in a YMCA in Reading and outside an emergency department in Harrisburg.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Instead of stocking chips or soda, this vending machine has drug-testing strips, hygiene kits, socks, soap, wound care supplies and naloxone, a medication also known by its brand name Narcan that is used to reverse opioid overdoses – all completely free. theconversation.com/harm-reducti...
Mass Incident Response Team on standby for deployment.
September 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Mass Incident Response Team on standby for deployment.