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The Riverside County Medical Volunteer Program is under development to enhance the County’s emergency medical response efforts. Under the umbrella of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), The Riverside County Medical Volunteer Program will deal with surge capacity in a local disaster, including assisting mass prophylaxis/vaccination clinics or other major public health needs. The unit will partner with the County’s Pharmacy Emergency Response Team (PERT) and other County resources to develop a coordinated response to a disaster.
The program is limiting recruitment to licensed health and medical personnel, including nurses, nurse practitioners, veterinarians, pharmacists, doctors, chiropractors, physician assistants, dentists, and other community resources in the county. This unit is recruiting members for its program by making presentations and/or delivering brochures to its many municipal libraries, Citizen Corps meetings, meetings of professional organizations, mailings, health fairs, and other community gatherings.
Future medical volunteers will be included in exercises planned by the Riverside County Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch.
For more information on the medical volunteering please visit the website at http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/About or contact The Riverside County Medical Volunteer Coordinator, Anthony Shaw, at 951 358-7100 or ashaw@co.riverside.ca.us for further information or assistance. |
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People seeking care in emergency departments in Riverside County are experiencing longer waits to see a doctor. These longer waits are due largely to an increase in the number of people with influenza, respiratory conditions or other viral illnesses. More » |
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An influenza outbreak that apparently began about two weeks ago has been identified at the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe. Since February 23, 2008, approximately 546 inmates have exhibited flu-like symptoms. Ten inmates have been hospitalized and there have been two deaths. The deaths are being reviewed to determine whether influenza was a factor. More »
(Blythe) – Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) has been closed to new inmates, volunteers and visitors as custody and health care staff contains an illness causing flu-like symptoms including fever, cough and body aches, the institution announced today.
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As influenza activity begins to increase, it is important for health care facilities to take steps to reduce disease transmission. A summary of action steps can be downloaded here. |
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As of March 7, 2008, cleanup activities are not yet complete and may continue for a few more days. The community and work zone will be continually monitored for health and safety. It is important to remember that the work zone is still considered off-limits. Residents are restricted from entering the area for obvious safety reasons. Please explain the potential risks carefully to all children, as they may be curious and want to investigate the site. Trespassing in the accident/work area is strictly prohibited and will be treated as serious violation of the law. Download pdf
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| Additional training opportunities available through the Regional Training Program, a partnership of Riverside County law, fire, public health & education. Go to site |
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