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Listen as host David Mandell continues his conversation with dentist and coach Dr. Sue Keller. Picking up where they left off at the end of Part I, David and Sue discuss the ongoing financial challenges of her specialty dental practice.  Here, they tackle Sue's difficult decision to file bankruptcy for the practice after more than 20 years -- and the legal, practical and emotional processes involved. The discussion then turns to Sue's transition after closing her practice – from working part-time for another dentist, serving patients as part of a non-profit and her eventual interest in, and transition to, coaching. David and Sue conclude the conversation chatting about Sue's role as a coach and how physicians and dentists could benefit from this type of advisor. Key Points David discusses the stigma around bankruptcy in the medical and dental fields and how it can be a difficult but necessary decision. Dr. Sue opens up about the emotional attachment she had to her practice, likening it to one of her children, which made it hard to let go despite financial struggles. By 2018, Sue realized she was losing $7,000 per month despite working with coaches, accountants, and business consultants. She shares that her staff turnover and the irregular income of her practice contributed to her financial distress, comparing the ups and downs to a "gambling addiction." A business coach encouraged Dr. Sue to explore bankruptcy, which led her to interview multiple lawyers to understand her options. Sue highlights the emotional weight of separating her identity from the practice, realizing she wouldn't "die" if the practice failed. Once she accepted the need for bankruptcy, Dr. Sue moved quickly, closing the practice within a month and transitioning into part-time work at another practice. Working part-time at another dental practice, Sue found she earned more with less stress and more time for herself than she ever did in her own practice. The bankruptcy process took several years to resolve, but Dr. Sue managed to repay part of her debt and eventually moved on from the practice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sue worked with the Medical Reserve Corps, vaccinating as part of a team, which she found rewarding and different from the solo nature of running a practice. Dr. Sue transitioned into life coaching after discovering her love for helping people make positive life changes, drawing on her own experiences of resilience. She explains the distinction between coaching and therapy, emphasizing that coaching focuses on helping clients take steps toward future goals, rather than revisiting past traumas. Sue advocates for the importance of balance in life, urging professionals to reflect on whether their careers are enhancing or detracting from their overall well-being. She notes the value of mastermind groups and communities where professionals can openly share challenges and vulnerabilities without competition. The episode ends with Dr. Sue encouraging listeners to seek support, whether through coaching, therapy, or peer groups, as no one is truly alone in their struggles. Learn more, including additional show notes, links, and more, by visiting physicianswealthpodcast.com. Click here to get your FREE copy of our latest book, Wealth Strategies for Today's Physician!

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Nov 3rd  Publish Date: Nov 2nd  Hennsler: 15 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, November 3rd and happy 73rd birthday to boxer Larry Holmes. ***LARRY HOLMES*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Kia Mall of Georgia. Mountain View High grad Charbel Aoun Who Founded Nonprofit Named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list Editorial: After a sharp decline during the pandemic, child poverty is soaring again AMERICAN DREAM: Honoring Jimmy Carter's legacy of humanitarian work a 'full circle' moment Plus, my conversations with the director of marketing Jon Carr from the Aurora Theater and Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss net carbs. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG STORY 1: Mountain View High grad Charbel Aoun Who Founded Nonprofit Named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list The Georgia First Generation Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Gwinnett County, was founded following a business competition pitch at Georgia State University in 2016. Charbel Aoun and Francisco Martinez, both first-generation college students, recognized the barriers faced by students pursuing higher education and established the foundation to support these students and create a sense of belonging and community for them. To date, Georgia FirstGen has established student chapters in seven Gwinnett County high schools, assisting 750 first-generation students with a 95%+ college acceptance rate. Aoun, who is now a third-year pharmacy student, was recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazine's 40 Under 40 class of 2023 for his dedication to equitable access to higher education and mentorship. STORY 2: Editorial: After a sharp decline during the pandemic, child poverty is soaring again Child poverty in the United States surged in 2022, with more children living in poverty than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had initially reduced child poverty, thanks to measures like the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) program. In 2021, the child poverty rate dropped to 5.2% due to these programs. However, Congress allowed these measures to expire, leading to a child poverty rate of 12.4% in 2022, affecting approximately 9 million children. Poverty negatively impacts children's nutrition, health, education, and overall well-being. The author argues that reducing child poverty should be a high priority and that the U.S. has the means to achieve this goal. STORY 3: AMERICAN DREAM: Honoring Jimmy Carter's legacy of humanitarian work a 'full circle' moment The author shares a personal story of their family's journey to the United States from Cuba in 1980 during the Mariel Lift Boat event. They describe how they were initially scared of Americans but eventually realized they were in America when they arrived in Key West. The author has lived most of their life in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and became actively involved in community service, including joining the Medical Reserve Corps and assisting with COVID-19 responses. They also serve on the board of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber and the Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett. In 2023, the author and their husband launched the Thumann Foundation to focus on children's healthcare, nutrition, safety, and education. They were selected to the Gwinnett Leadership program Class of 2024 and recently had a full circle moment when honoring President Jimmy Carter's legacy. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: Gwinnett County Waste – Peggy Slappy – Tom Wages Obits STORY 4: Jon Carr And now here's my conversation with Jon Carr from the Aurora Theater.  ***Jon Carr Interview*** We'll be back in a moment. Break 3: Lawrenceville Harvest Fest – ESOG – Ingles 2  STORY 5: Gubernatorial candidates quarrel over glory for winning opioid settlements Opioid settlement funds, totaling over $50 billion, are becoming a political issue among gubernatorial candidates in several states. Candidates are vying for credit for these funds, even though the settlements resulted from a coalition of attorneys general and private lawyers. North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein, running for governor, lists securing opioid settlement funds as an accomplishment. However, mixing politics with these funds raises concerns about their effective allocation and potential misuse. Advocates argue that the focus should be on how the money can be used to save lives and address the public health crisis of opioid addiction, which claimed over 100,000 American lives last year. STORY 6: Buford Middle Competition Cheerleaders Repeat as State Champions Buford Middle School's competition cheerleading team secured their second consecutive state championship victory, competing against other Class AAAAAAA feeder middle schools. The Wolves scored 93.5 points, outperforming Lakeside-DeKalb, the runner-up, and North Paulding, who placed third. This win marks their third state championship in five years. The team consists of sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students and is led by coach Caroline Parker. The achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of these young athletes, contributing to their school's proud cheerleading tradition. Coming up next. Leah McGrath from Ingles markets on net carbs. Break: JACKSON EMC – GCPS STORY 8: Leah McGrath Ingles Markets And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on net carbs. ***Leah McGrath Interview*** We'll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: Henssler 60 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Dr. Jen Chatfield (aka Dr. Jen the vet) joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss how clinicians are already using AI and machine learning in practice, and how these tools can be leveraged to improve clinical outcomes. LINKS: Chats with the Chatfields: https://chatfieldshow.com/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jen Chatfield (aka Dr. Jen the vet) is a national thought-leader in infectious disease and conservation medicine. She's been a practice owner, a relief vet, worked in public health, serves as a member of the National Veterinary Response Team, and is a Medical Reserve Corps member. She serves on the advisory board for DVM360, PetVet Magazine, and VPNextGen and as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. Dr. Jen is one of the most popular speakers at the largest veterinary conferences and has been quoted in national magazines including Better Homes & Gardens. She was selected as a Future Leader by the AVMA and has been awarded 2 Gold Stars for contributions to veterinary medicine by the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She loves French bulldogs, Himalayan cats, the dirtiest of vodka martinis and basking on Caribbean beaches.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Tuesday Aug. 1 Publish Date: Monday July 31 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Tuesday August 1st , and happy 61st birthday to actor Wesley Snipes ****Snipes****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties Buford and Norfolk Southern reach blocked railroad crossings agreement Lawrenceville's Fairview Presbyterian Church set to celebrate 200 years And School buses are back on Gwinnett's roads   All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Break 1 :  Slappey          Story 1. crossings   U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde announced an agreement between Buford city officials and Norfolk Southern to reduce blocked railroad crossings in the city. The issue of parked trains blocking crossings has been a major concern for Buford residents and first responders. Clyde's office facilitated the negotiations between the city and the railroad company. The agreement calls for Norfolk Southern to change its operations to eliminate blockages, improving conditions for Buford residents and emergency responders. The congressman praised both parties for their efforts in finding a solution and enhancing safety and economic prosperity in Georgia's 9th District. Norfolk Southern also commended the collaboration with local officials.............read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com     STORY 2: 200   Fairview Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville, known as the state's oldest still-operating Presbyterian church, is celebrating its bicentennial this year. The commemoration includes events such as collecting food for the Lawrenceville Co-op, a patriot grave marking for Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the church cemetery, and a primary celebration at the annual Homecoming in August. The church, which comfortably seats about 100 people, expects around 200 worshipers at the service. The pastor, Melissa McNair-King, expressed pride in the church's resilience during the pandemic and its willingness to try new things to reach the community. She praised the congregation's genuine sense of hopefulness and unity, making her time at Fairview enjoyable.   Story 3: school Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) bus drivers have begun running their routes to prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents are urged to be vigilant for buses on the roads and help their children become familiar with their bus stops. GCPS is the third-largest student transporter in the nation, with over 1,900 school buses transporting more than 128,000 students. The district emphasizes the safety of bus transportation and urges parents to ensure their children know their stops and landmarks. GCPS officials advise parents to have their children ride the bus on the first day of school to establish a routine and encourage adult supervision at bus stops. In case of any issues, parents can contact the GCPS Transportation Department.... … read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com We'll be right back   Break 2:   M.O.G.- Tom Wages -  Obits   Story 4: buis   Kirk Buis, a retired Gwinnett County Public Schools teacher and founder of a nonprofit donating books to elementary students, plans to run for the District 3 seat on the school board in the 2024 nonpartisan election. He aims to bring his firsthand experience in schools to the board and focuses on literacy levels and discipline-related issues. Buis believes the board should set policies to encourage student reading and limit cell phone use. Domonique Cooper has also announced her candidacy for the same seat. The election is part of Georgia's 2024 general primary, expected in the spring of next year.   Story 5: volunteer   The Medical Reserve Corps covering Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties, known as MRC GEM, is celebrating its 16th anniversary with 1,300 volunteers ready to assist during crises. MRC GEM has saved taxpayers over $1 million and played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic, administering vaccinations and tests and providing 17,256 hours of service. The group specializes in different tasks, including mass vaccination efforts and emergency response. They offer training in various skills, and about 30 to 35% of their members have medical backgrounds. MRC GEM is seeking younger members to build a diverse and resilient volunteer base.   Story 6:  v.i.p.   The Gwinnett County Public Library system will host a Caregivers V.I.P. Day on August 13 at the Duluth library branch. The event aims to provide caregivers of elderly, disabled, or ill loved ones an opportunity to relax, connect with others facing similar situations, and learn about available resources. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is recommended. Participants can register at gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/8719190. The event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 3180 Main Street in Duluth.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 9- UMC   Story 7: allen   Central Gwinnett senior Jayson Allen, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back, has committed to play football for the U.S. Naval Academy. He previously played for Grayson's state playoff teams for three seasons and had offers from Georgia Tech and Air Force. The Naval Academy's football program, led by former Kennesaw State coaches Brian Newberry and Grant Chestnut as head coach and offensive coordinator, is likely to gain more traction recruiting here in Georgia.   Story 8:  moses And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with us about sugar free items In another recruiting announcement, South Gwinnett senior Malik Moses, a 6-foot-4, 260-pounder, has committed to play football for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is a talented player, serving as a defensive end and tight end and previously earning Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State honors during his time at Salem in Rockdale County. Additionally, Moses boasts an impressive 3.7 GPA, showcasing his commitment to both academics and athletics.   Story 9:  33 months   An Arizona man, Ronald Bell, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for attempting to extort Georgia Tech with a false accusation against former basketball coach Josh Pastner. Bell colluded with a security guard to falsely claim that Pastner assaulted Jennifer Pendley. He demanded money from Georgia Tech representatives in exchange for not pursuing the assault claim, promising the amount could reach $20 million. Bell's scheme was exposed when the security guard confessed to making false statements for a share of the money. Pastner was cleared of wrongdoing by a Title IX investigation. Bell's accomplice, Jennifer Pendley, will be sentenced on August 9th   We'll have final thoughts after this.Open champion.   We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4:  Lawrenceville - Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about our community at GwinnettDailyPost.com  www.henssler.com  www.ingles-markets.com  www.wagesfruneralhome.com  www.mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com  www.esogrepair.com  www.unitedmilitarycare.org  www.psponline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday July 30 Publish Date: Friday July 28 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Sunday July 30th , and happy 75th birthday to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger ****Arnie****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep 1. Motorcycle driver in fatal Peachtree Industrial crash was driving more than 100 mph 2. Volunteer-led Medical Reserve Corps celebrating 16th anniversary of helping the community 3. And Georgia unemployment holds steady in June   All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.   Break 1 : M.O.G.   Story 1. vehicular   Duluth police have charged Suwanee resident Taylor Kratzer, 34, with 1st-degree vehicular homicide, reckless driving, speeding, improper lane change, and tag to be displayed, in connection with a fatal accident that occurred on July 13 on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Kratzer was riding his motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle at Rogers Bridge Road and then struck and killed a pedestrian identified as Thomas Eurell, 42. Witnesses reported that the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed with erratic lane changes before the crash. Video footage from the city's cameras confirmed the motorcycle's speed exceeded 100 mph on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard............read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com     STORY 2: 16th   MRC GEM, the Medical Reserve Corps covering Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties, is celebrating its 16th anniversary with over 1,300 members volunteering in the east metro area. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they administered 375,000 vaccinations and tests and provided 17,256 hours of service to the response efforts. They specialize in various tasks, including establishing community reception centers for vaccinations and testing. The group offers training sessions monthly, providing education in CPR, AED, emergency first aid, mass vaccination efforts, and more. MRC GEM is seeking new, especially younger, members to continue their valuable work in times of crisis.   Story 3: unemployment Georgia's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2% in June, below the national rate of 3.6%. The state reached an all-time high in the number of jobs, with 4.9 million jobs added, growing across various sectors like accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and durable goods manufacturing. The number of employed Georgians also reached a record high of 5.3 million. Initial jobless claims were down by 2% in June, and over the year, first-time unemployment claims fell by 9%. The state posted over 117,000 job listings online, with the top occupations being in health care, sales, business management, and hospitality... … read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com We'll be right back   Break 2: Slappey- Tom Wages - Obits   Story 4: rock   Melissa McClelland has been appointed as the new principal of Rock Springs Elementary School, and Leslie Hill as the new principal of Trip Elementary School in Gwinnett County. McClelland has 23 years of experience in education, including 19 years in Gwinnett County Public Schools, and replaces Allan Gee, who was promoted to a cluster superintendent position. Hill has 24 years of experience in education, almost all of it in GCPS, and replaces Rukina Walker, who was named the new principal at Grayson High School. Additionally, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved other leadership appointments for central office positions.   Story 5: sparks   The Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project is facing ongoing debate and criticism due to its doubled cost and extended construction time. Utility watchdogs and clean energy advocates argue that the benefits of nuclear power will not outweigh the increasing costs for customers. The state regulators' consultants estimate that the company could collect $2.1 billion more from ratepayers due to delays in completing the project. Despite criticism, Public Service Commissioner Lauren "Bubba" McDonald defends Vogtle, claiming that the power produced will be cheap and clean. Meanwhile, other states like Kentucky and West Virginia are exploring nuclear energy options. Unit 3 is close to completion, while Unit 4 is projected to enter service in early 2024.   Story 6: electric   Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have joined forces to create the Georgia Energy Cities initiative for statewide economic development. With 93 energy communities united, the alliance aims to attract businesses and foster economic growth in Georgia. They will provide a pipeline of resources and support to connect companies with the necessary people and assets to choose Georgia for their operations. The partnership seeks to offer increased exposure on a global scale while aligning with state marketing resources to promote industrial growth and innovation. The initiative will act as a single point of contact, facilitating access to community leaders, electric and gas resources, and property databases throughout the state.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 8- G.O.N.   Story 7: mill   Mill Creek sophomore Alexis Eichenberger has been chosen to represent Team Georgia at the American Select Lacrosse Tournament in Delaware. The tournament will feature 20 U.S. regional teams competing in a showcase event. Eichenberger, who plays as a midfielder, had an impressive performance in her freshman season, earning 18 points for Mill Creek. Additionally, she participates in club lacrosse for Southern Zone.   Story 8: seven And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with us about sugar free items At the Southern Conference's Media Day, seven former Gwinnett standouts were named to the preseason All-Southern Conference Football Team. Four local players were selected for the first team, including Ty James (wide receiver) from Greater Atlanta Christian, Solomon Zubairu (defensive line) from Archer, and Isaac Dowling (linebacker) from Shiloh, all playing for Mercer. Julian Ashby, a Parkview graduate, was also named to the first team as the long snapper for Furman. The second team featured Israel Mukwiza (offensive lineman) from Archer, Will Huzzie (wide receiver) from Duluth, representing East Tennessee State, and Chuck Smith (defensive lineman) from North Gwinnett, playing for Wofford.   Story 9: Harman   Brian Harman, a steady and accurate golfer, won the Open championship at Royal Liverpool last weekend, securing his first major victory. He joins legendary names like Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy as winners at Hoylake. Harman's consistent performance and accurate putting impressed spectators, especially considering the challenging weather conditions. He led from the second round and maintained his position throughout, with fellow former UGA golfer Sepp Straka as his closest challenger. Harman's triumph was celebrated in his hometown of St. Simons and Sea Island, making him a proud Open Champion. Open champion.   We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Jeff Button, a public health emergency preparedness specialist. They discuss Jeff's career journey from working as a personal trainer to working in public health, what inspired him to pursue public health, and what public health emergency preparedness encompasses. You'll LearnJeff's experience as a personal health trainer and what led him to the public health fieldWhat made Jeff choose to pursue public health over physical therapyHow to find what your passion is and signs/indicators that you may not be working in the right fieldHow work experiences can inspire you and better help you understand your field of interestsAdvice on how to start making connections in a new professional fieldThe importance of making connections and how they can open doors in your careerWhat public health emergency preparedness isWhat a day in the life of a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planner looks likeJeff's current work in addressing health disparities that have been exacerbated by COVID and his experience working in a newly established teamHow intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration come in to play in public healthToday's GuestJeff Button is an early-career public health professional who discovered his passion for health promotion and disease prevention during his time working in the fitness and healthcare industries. Upon graduating with his Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in December 2019 from the UTHealth School of Public Health in Dallas, Jeff was determined to find a job in the public health field that focused on improving population health and well-being. Currently, he is employed with a local health department within Collin County, Texas, where he was selected to serve as the first Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Planner for a state-funded COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant. In Jeff's current role, he provides leadership on a team that analyzes the root causes of pandemic-driven health disparities and builds multi-sector partnerships with community stakeholders to improve the health of vulnerable populations. Jeff is passionate about reducing health disparities and addressing social determinants of health that affect health outcomes among high-risk and underserved communities. Jeff is a proud member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) who enjoys networking with other like-minded public health professionals and sharing his unique journey in the field of public health.ResourcesFollow Jeff on LinkedIn  Learn more about the The Medical Reserve Corps and Administration for Strategic Preparedness and ResponseSupport the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

In this episode we discuss the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) with Cheryl Brunsmann of St. Clair County Health Dept and discuss: - How her retirement lasted just a little longer than Tom Brady's - What the Medical Reserve Corps is - How to get involved with the MRC - The importance that the MRC plays in the community - How the MRC was deployed during Covid - and much more

In this episode we discuss the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) with Cheryl Brunsmann of St. Clair County Health Dept and discuss: - How her retirement lasted just a little longer than Tom Brady's - What the Medical Reserve Corps is - How to get involved with the MRC - The importance that the MRC plays in the community - How the MRC was deployed during Covid - and much more

TeamPeds Talks is a podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and features NAPNAP experts and stakeholders addressing key issues in pediatric health. Join us for pediatric-focused conversations about dermatology, Lyme disease, disaster preparedness, injuries, immunizations and more as we discuss the importance of summer and outdoor wellness. This series will focus on summer health and wellness. In this podcast series, our host, Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford, NAPNAP's Executive Board President, will explore different aspects of children and teen health and wellness through conversations with NAPNAP member experts and special interest group leaders. Andrea Kline-Tilford, PhD, CPNP-AC is an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with significant clinical experience in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiac surgery. She is the NAPNAP Executive Board President and the Professional Issues Department Editor of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care. She is the co-editor of two books: Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Cases in Pediatric Acute Care: Strengthening Clinical Decision Making. She has presented internationally on topics of pediatric acute care and pediatric advanced practice nursing, with many publications in these areas. She is an advocate for children and proud mother of two. This episode's guests are Tina Rickenback & Cat Goodhue, discussing preparedness for drowning, thunder storms, excessive heat, and fires. Christina “Tina” Rickenback, MSN, APRN, CPNP Tina Rickenback earned her BSN from The Catholic University of America and her MSN from the Yale University School of Nursing. She is a primary care PNP at Wildwood Pediatrics in Connecticut. A retired Captain from the US Naval Reserves with over 20 years of service, she participated in mass casualty exercises and was deployed to a tent hospital during Operation Desert Storm. She is a member of her local Medical Reserve Corps. She has written articles for the lay press about emergency preparedness and is Co-Chair of the Children in Disasters Special Interest Group. Catherine “Cat” Goodhue, MN, CPNP Cat Goodhue is a PNP with over 30 years of pediatric experience. She earned her BSH from Georgetown University and her MN from UCLA. Currently she is the Outpatient Trauma Clinic PNP at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She has conducted pediatric disaster preparedness research in various populations, lectured regionally and nationally, and co-edited Nursing Management of Pediatric Disaster. She is the Co-Chair of the Children in Disasters Special Interest Group. Visit us at napnap.org!

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM is the Staff Veterinarian at 4J Conservation Center, an instructor for FEMA/DHS courses, and a Regional Commander for the National Disaster Medicine System Team. She graduated from Texas A&M University's CVM and has pursued emergency medicine and zoo medicine throughout her career. She owned 2 emergency clinics and has been the Senior Veterinarian in a zoo. She completed fieldwork in Madagascar and South America and continues to explore new areas of medicine as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine for more than 10 years.  Chatfield is a Medical Reserve Corps member and developed the "Veterinary Support to Zoological Animals in a Disaster" for the National Veterinary Response Teams training curriculum. She has chaired the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's (FVMA) One Health Committee and co-chaired FVMA's Disaster Response Committee.

Episode Overview: “I encourage young people to say ‘yes' because earlier on. There are lots of opportunities that if you don't take them, you're gonna miss something important.” I am thrilled to have Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick, a fellow orthopedic surgeon and trailblazer with me on the podcast. She has dedicated three decades to her work as an orthopedic surgeon and leader to advocate for her fellow practitioners and patients. Though she didn't have plans to become a senator, when she saw the opportunity to take her advocacy to new heights, she said yes.  Join us as she shares with us her journey and transition into the political arena, using her background as both a physician and leader to enact change for patients and her state.   Episode Highlights: Kay's childhood and why she decided to initially pursue orthopedics Being grateful for opportunities and wanting to bring other groups into the conversation Her transition into politics on behalf of patients and healthcare physicians The biggest adjustment she had to make shifting from orthopedics to politics How she juggles her roles as an orthopedic surgeon, senator, and parent Her advice for people wanting to follow in her footsteps   About the Guest: Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick, MD, is a senator who represents the 32nd District of the Georgia State Senate. She currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, Ex Officio of the Senate Appropriations Committee, member of the Senate Health and Human Services, Insurance and Labor, and Judiciary Committees. She was an orthopedic hand surgeon in Atlanta for over 30 years and previously served as the President of Resurgens Orthopaedics. She now serves as a District Coordinator for the Medical Association of Georgia's Medical Reserve Corps and is committed to helping Georgia respond to disasters and emergencies. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and her medical degree from the University of Louisville. She and her husband, an emergency physician, have two children together.     Connect with Dr. Kay: Website: https://senatorkaykirkpatrick.com/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kay-kirkpatrick   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please click here to leave a review for The 6%, with NancyMD. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out!   Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower!   Let's get social! Instagram: @_nancymd Facebook: @nancymdpdx Twitter: @_nancymd LinkedIn: @nancyyenshipleymd Website: www.nancymd.com   Subscribe to The 6%, with NancyMD ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Google Podcasts

In this episode of 7Bee Podcast, learn about the Medical Reserve Corps, whose volunteers have donated more than 25,000 hours in North Idaho alone since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Come along as Daily Bee staff writer Caroline Lobsinger talks to Nanette Swendig, MRC unit coordinator for the Panhandle Health District, and several clinic volunteers about their work in the community.

Kimberly Kearney, COTA/L, has been an occupational therapy practitioner since 2003. She has worked in Skilled Nursing, Rehab, Memory Care, Acute Care, Home Health, Community Health, and Early Intervention settings. Most recently, Kim has been working in Home Health in Virginia. She has held licenses in Indiana, Florida, Colorado and now Virginia. Kim has been involved with AOTA serving on the Commission on Practice for over 5 years and assisted with the OTA Forum. She has also presented as a panel member at a few national conferences in these roles. She was involved with the topic of Driving and Community Mobility and worked with the ADED group in Colorado and presented at the Colorado OT Association Conference on the topic. Over the years, Kim has been happy to work with students in various aspects of their OT learning journey as a fieldwork educator. In addition, she views volunteering as a way of life after having worked with American Cancer Society, Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, the MS Society, Medical Reserve Corps, Make A Wish Foundation. She is an advocate for lifelong learning and enjoys a variety of challenges most recently exploring new occupations including meditative drumming, Cricut Maker projects, and solo camping in her teardrop trailer.Recommended resources:Everything is Figureoutable - book by Marie Forleo - https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Figureoutable-Marie-Forleo/dp/0525534997How to Get Involved (AOTA website) - including a link to update your COOL Profile - https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Students/Get-Involved.aspxOT-OTA Collaboration in Education - https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Secure/Governance/RA/Minutes/RA%20Fall%20Online%202017%20Meeting/Importance-of-Collaborative-OT-OTA-Intraprofessional-Education-in-OT-Curricula-FINAL.pdf Guidelines for Supervision in OT Services - https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Advocacy/State/Resources/Supervision/MSRSOTA.pdfGirl Camper website - https://girlcamper.com/Connect with Kim: Email: OTKimberly@gmail.comIG: @OTKimberlyTwitter: @OTKimberly

Our special guest today is Michael Allen Lake who is a digital transformation consultant focused on innovation and change adoption within the Federal government. He has worked on projects at nine different Federal agencies. His experience ranges from helping organizations leverage data as a strategic asset to the adoption and promotion of enterprise-wide cloud computing and artificial intelligence initiatives. In addition, Michael researches and publishes articles on the diplomatic history of the United States and Mongolia. He is also a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps, and co-hosts a YouTube channel on Star Wars called Never Tell Us the Odds. You can find more about Michael and his thoughts at YaksOnTheRunway.com. Links from the show:Michael's TwitterMichael's InstagramMichael's LinkedInU.S. Digital CorpsYaks on the RunwayNever Tell Us the OddsMichael Allen Lake was interviewed by David Quisenberry. Post production work by John L. Whiteman. Introduction and closing by Shayne Morgan.Follow us:HomepageTwitterMeetupLinkedInYouTubeSupport the show (https://owasp.org/supporters/)

#NextBoard member and expert in animal infectious diseases Dr. Jen Chatfield speaks with us for this month's episodeDr. Jenifer Chatfield is the board-certified Staff Veterinarian at 4J Conservation Center. She is a diplomate of both the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Dr. Chatfield is a national thought-leader in infectious disease and conservation medicine. She's been a practice owner, a relief vet, worked in public health, serves as a member of the National Veterinary Response Team, and is a Medical Reserve Corps member. She serves on the advisory boards for DVM360, PetVet Magazine, and VPNextGen and as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. Along with her twin brother, Dr. Jason Chatfield, she co-hosts the incredibly popular podcast, “Chats with the Chatfields.” Previously, the dynamic hosts were recognized for their show on PetLife Radio, “In other news…” when it became the #1 veterinary podcast and was the first veterinary show ever recognized by the People's Choice Podcast Awards as a finalist in the Science and Medicine category. Dr. Jen and the entire Chatfield family were recently profiled by Pet Vet magazine.Lifelong learning is a passion of hers and led Dr. Chatfield to create a YouTube channel dedicated to helping animal lovers provide better care through improved communication with veterinary professionals. Through her popular show, “Is this a thing? Veterinary translations for pet owners,” she teaches animal lovers all about preventive medicine, behavior challenges, infectious diseases, and more! Dr. Chatfield's peer-reviewed publications range from pharmacokinetics to wild animal behavior to infectious disease and assisted reproduction in endangered species. She is an instructor for FEMA/DHS courses and was a Regional Leader for the National Disaster Medicine System Team for several years.Dr. Chatfield developed the "Veterinary Support to Zoological Animals in a Disaster" for the National Veterinary Response Team's (NVRT) training curriculum. She has chaired the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's (FVMA) One Health Committee and co-chaired FVMA's Disaster Response Committee. Dr. Chatfield has a particular interest in infectious diseases and biosecurity and her work for the Dept. of Homeland Security's (DHS) courses has been focused on topics such as foreign animal diseases, quarantine and isolation, and malicious introduction of pathogens. Dr. Chatfield served on the curriculum redevelopment team for the nationally renowned DHS course, “Emergency Response to a Domestic Biological Incident.” Her extensive experience in public health includes developing a jurisdiction's plan for response to bioterrorism in a large metropolitan area. She was an original founder of the Pasco Hernando Veterinary Medical Association (PHVMA) and served as its President since 2008. Dr. Chatfield completed a Congressional Fellowship working in the US House of Representatives from 2016-2018. Dr. Chatfield is one of the most popular speakers at the largest veterinary conferences and has been quoted in national magazines including Better Homes & Gardens. She was selected as a Future Leader by the AVMA and has been awarded 2 Gold Stars for contributions to veterinary medicine by the FVMA.Dr. Chatfield loves French bulldogs, Himalayan cats, the dirtiest of vodka martinis and basking on Caribbean beaches.

The latest edition of the Medical Association of Georgia's (MAG) ‘Top Docs' show addresses a high-profile mass casualty training exercise that MAG Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) conducted with allied stakeholders – including the Trinity School of Medicine, the Central Georgia Technical College, the Georgia Air National Guard, Warner Robins Police, Global Medical Response (air ambulance), and the Georgia State Patrol (security helicopters) – in Warner Robins on June 12. 

Have you ever considered adding Moringa or Hoodia plants to your farm’s production? Joining us today is Ed Rau, founding owner and President of Sustainable Bioresources. Sustainable Bioresources is a small business primarily engaged in research and development of new cultivars of plants for organic, sustainable cultivation as crops, educational purposes, and uses in new proprietary products including drugs, nutraceuticals, foods, and biopesticides. Their capabilities also include provision of consulting services relating to environmental health practice, hazardous waste management, and sustainable purchasing systems. Ed is a Registered Hazardous Substance Professional and is licensed in Maryland as a Environmental Health Specialist. He has over 40 years of professional experience in environmental health practice, hazardous materials management, and research. With such experience, his area of expertise is quite bountiful! Be sure to check it out and absorb his 4 decades of knowledge!   You’ll hear: An overview of Sustainable Bioresources 1:12 How Ed got started with the nursery 3:28 About the uses and qualities of the Moringa plant 7:30 The best way to get started with Moringa 19:21 What to do with the Moringa stems 25:58 Where you can learn more about Ed and Sustainable Bioresources 34:47 How to ship Moringa or Hoodia seeds to the US 35:24   About the Guest:Edward Rau is the founding owner and president of our company, and Principal Investigator for its several active research projects.  Ed has an undergraduate degree in biology and a master of science degree in environmental and occupational health from California State University at Northridge.  He also completed an additional certificate program in hazardous materials management at the University of California, Davis. Ed has over 40 years of professional experience in environmental health practice, hazardous materials management and research.  Prior to leading the company on a full-time basis, he worked in various positions in the private and public sectors as a chemical technician and Registered Sanitarian.  In 1978, he joined the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) as an officer and was assigned to various positions of increasing responsibility in the Indian Health Service and hazardous waste management at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  After 30 years of service he retired from active duty with the USPHS as an Environmental Health Director holding the rank of Captain.  He continued working with the NIH for another five years in a civilian position as a Special Assistant to the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection.  In that capacity, he created and lead sustainability innovation projects including the Substances of Concern Reduction Initiative and development of novel methods to facilitate incorporation of diverse sustainability related requirements into electronic purchasing systems. Over his career, Ed received numerous uniformed services and civilian commendations.  He created and led the Mad as a Hatter Campaign for a Mercury-Free NIH and developed new training materials to improve awareness of the potential role of mercury contamination in promoting development of resistance to antibiotics in bacteria.  For the campaign effort, he received the American Chemical Society’s 2005 Howard Fawcett Award for outstanding contributions in chemical health and safety.  Two projects that he subsequently created and promoted while assigned to the NIH received White House GreenGov presidential awards from the Bush and Obama administrations.  In 2009, the NIH laboratory building decontamination and decommissioning process, now referred to as Sustainable High Efficiency Deconstruction (SHED) received the Closing the Circle GreenGov award for the category Seeds of Change, and in 2013 the Substances of Concern Reduction Initiative received the award for the category Sustainable Innovation. While assigned to NIH Captain Rau carried out applied research activities relating to his hazardous waste management responsibilities.  This included development of minimization and treatment methods for mixed waste (radioactive hazardous waste) and other multi hazardous waste streams generated by biomedical research activities.  Working with other NIH investigators he also devised novel apparatus and experiments to investigate the extreme resistance of prions, the agents responsible for mad cow disease, scrapie and other spongiform encephalopathies to thermal inactivation.  The apparatus simulated conditions in a medical waste incinerator and captured emissions from burning tissues containing a thermally resistant strain of scrapie.  These studies defined the extreme conditions necessary for inactivation of the agent and led Ed to propose a new theory of agent replication by means of inorganic templates.  This work was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and co authored with Dr. Carleton Gajdusek, a Nobel Laureate and other leading prion researchers. Ed is a Registered Hazardous Substance Professional and licensed in Maryland licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist.  He holds active memberships in the American Chemical Society, National Environmental Health Association, Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, the Cosmos Club of Washington DC, Medical Reserve Corps of the Hawaii Department of Health, and a newly formed local Community Emergency Response Team for the Discovery Harbour area of Hawaii.   Resources:Website - https://sustainablebioresources.com/

Ali Rothrock is a speaker, author, educator and activist. She has delivered over 500 presentations nationwide. Ali has been in the volunteer fire service since 2005, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Ali is the CEO & Lead Instructor for On the Job and Off, which is an online platform dedicated to building more resilient first responders. She is a member of the Cumberland County (PA) Critical Incident Stress Management Team and is a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps. Ali is a Certified Trauma Responder through the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. Ali has worked as a sexual assault and domestic violence counsellor and has served on multiple national diversity and inclusion committees. Ali is also a certified QPR Suicide Prevention instructor through the QPR Institute. She is the Eastern Division Trustee for Women in Fire. Ali is the author of Where Hope Lives, a memoir detailing her journey through her first few years in the fire service. She is currently writing her second book, which details her story of trauma recovery while featuring other’s stories too. Ali has an associate’s degree in Fire Science and is currently earning her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in crisis counselling. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband. https://www.aliwrothrock.com/about-ali https://onthejobandoff.com/

Karen Kendra Holmes has been showing up and making a difference in her community not just as a member of the transgender community but most of her life. Being of service to others is just what she does! When not speaking in person or virtually, Karen continues working with local police departments helping to bring dignity and respect to police interactions with members of the transgender community She was recognized twice as "Soldier of the Year" by the State Guard Association of the United States and the Maryland State Guard Association. This Award-Winning Public Servant and Transgender advocate shared her passion for helping others transition and to foster acceptance and support from those around them in a 2018 Tedx Talk. She has been doing volunteer work with the Maryland Defense Force under the Maryland National Guards with the Chaplain's Unit, and with the Honor Guards. She has also done volunteer work with the American Red Cross for the National Capital Region and the MASS Care for Montgomery County Chapter. For several years, she has been volunteering with Community Emergency Response Team in Prince George's County, Maryland, and also with the Medical Reserve Corps. When not speaking in person or virtually, Karen continues working with local police departments helping to bring dignity and respect to police interactions with members of the transgender community Karen was asked to give a 60-second commentary on respecting each other to be broadcast soon by the Ted Talk folks. She said, "Treat others, as you wish to be treated. It's not just a cliche. It's the golden rule in life. I have feelings, a mind and a heart to serve kids and others. I am a human being and wish to be treated as one. Like you would treat your mother, father, children, siblings, and friends, just like you treat them with respect. I want to be treated with respect."  

This week Matt Crespin is joined by Danyelle Evans, RDH to talk about her career, and what led her to starting Mobile Dental Hygiene of St. George. Danyelle also shares her experiences with the Utah Dental Hygiene Association, and Medical Reserve Corps!   Episode Highlights Danyelle’s Background Pandemic Impact on Danyelle’s Work Mobile Dental Hygiene of St. George Medical Reserve Corps Utah Dental Hygiene Association   Quotes   “I love watching people regain their health, and keep their teeth and smile.”    “I decided I would rather have a reduced income, and be able to sleep at night.”    “My heart is happiest working in alternative settings and bringing care to those that wouldn't have it otherwise.”   “They are trained and prepared to help when there is a need in the community.”   “There are over 800 units across the United States with 175k volunteers.”    “I love having the ability to amplify my voice, and know that I am not alone.”    “Have goals so big you get uncomfortable telling small minded people.” “One life, just one, why are we not running like we are on fire towards our wildest dreams.”   Links    www.ADHA2021.org    Matt’s Email: MattC@ADHA.net  ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports    The health and wellness of the dental hygiene community and the patients you serve is our top priority. We are closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to keep you informed. For more information from ADHA, visit https://www.adha.org/covid19.   Visit www.adha.org for membership processing, membership updates, renewals and conference registration! FAQ: https://www.adha2020.org/faq/    Email for COVID Questions/Input: rdhcovidinfo@adha.net    Resource Center: https://www.adha.org/covid19  American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   

Infection rates from the coronavirus are declining. Vaccination rates are increasing. And while that’s good news, word on the ground is anything but good. Vaccination distribution in the U.S. has been, by most accounts, uneven, with reports of supplies not keeping up with demand in many states. And this week, a spate of bad weather, particularly in Texas and states across the Southeast, is hampering vaccination efforts – and in some cases, cancelling mass inoculation events. During the next live edition of Talk-Ten-Tuesdays Susan Gatehouse, founder and CEO for Axea Solutions, and Deborah Grider, senior healthcare consultant for Karen Zupko and Associates, will report on vaccination rates in their respective states: Georgia and Indiana.It will mark one of several segments making up Part IV of Vaccination Nation, an exclusive series being produced by ICD10monitor for Talk-Ten-Tuesdays. Also during the program, TTT executive producer Chuck Buck and co-host Erica Remer, MD will answer listeners’ questions in real time. Joining them on the program will be Lynne Comstock, who, like Remer, is a volunteer inoculator in Corpus Christi, Texas. Remer is volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in Ohio.The global COVID-19 pandemic has now resulted in more than 110 million cases worldwide, as well as 2.45 million deaths. More than 28 million of those cases and more than half a million deaths have occurred in the U.S. alone.However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that more than 56 million doses of the vaccine have been administered across the country.Still, there’s the disturbing trend of vaccine hesitancy. Driven by misinformation, lack of trust, and concerns about safety and efficacy, vaccine hesitancy is considered to be one of the top global health threats, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The live broadcast will also feature these other segments:News Desk: Ronald Hirsch, MD will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant for Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest ICD-10 codes.

More than 23 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Daily death rates are at an all-time high. But, there is hope. As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout gets underway, here’s what you need to know to help you decide if you should get the COVID-19 vaccine. About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary interviews Imei Hsu, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Imei will discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout across the United State. She will touch upon why someone should get vaccinated and how it will make a difference down the road. Learn more about what to expect when getting the vaccine and what COVID-19 long haulers should do. She will also touch upon how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while you wait your turn for the vaccine. About Imei Hsu Imei Hsu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. She maintains a private practice by delivering online counseling,  with a subspecialty in helping those with Autoimmune Disease and chronic illness. While volunteering for King County Public Health through Medical Reserve Corps in the COVID-19 response in Washington State, Imei has worked in the Isolation and Quarantine centers, COVID-19 testing, Debriefing Groups, and the current COVID-19 vaccination. She is an ultrarunner and Ironman, an avid hiker, and lives with her husband and cat in Redmond, Washington.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting that there will be more than 500,000 deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. by the third week of February. In the meantime, the U.S. vaccine rollout fell short of federal projections, according to Bloomberg News, which noted that the initial round of shots, delivered through early January, was distributed through hospitals.Then there’s the disturbing trend of vaccine hesitancy. Driven by misinformation, lack of trust, and concerns about safety and efficacy, vaccine hesitancy is considered to be one of the top global health threats, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).During Part II of Vaccination Nation, an exclusive series produced by ICD10monitor for Talk Ten Tuesdays, program host and executive producer Chuck Buck and co-host Erica Remer, MD will conduct a live town hall, answering listeners’ questions in real time. Remer is a volunteer inoculator with the Medical Reserve Corps of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health in Ohio.The global COVID-19 pandemic has now resulted in more than 104 million cases worldwide, as well as 2.27 million deaths. More than 27 million of those cases and nearly 460,000 deaths have occurred in the U.S. alone.Two companies, Moderna and Pfizer, have had their COVID vaccines approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since vaccine distribution began in the U.S. in mid-December 2020, more than 29 million doses have been administered, reaching 7.2 percent of the total U.S. population, according to federal data recently collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported on by NPR.A third company, Johnson & Johnson, is expected to apply for FDA approval for its single-dose vaccine shortly, and company officials have said they will be able to produce 100 million doses by June. Officials with both Moderna and Pfizer have reportedly said that they plan to have produced 200 million doses apiece by the summer.The live broadcast will also feature these other segments:News Desk: Timothy Powell, compliance expert and ICD10monitor national correspondent, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant for Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest ICD-10 codes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting that there will be more than 500,000 deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. by the third week of February. In the meantime, there has been a flurry of activity by major pharmaceutical companies to work together to help meet the huge demand for vaccines, all against the backdrop of an emerging trend: vaccine hesitancy. Driven by misinformation, lack of trust, and concerns about safety and efficacy, vaccine hesitancy is considered to be one of the top global health threats, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).In the first portion of an exclusive series produced by ICD10monitor for Talk Ten Tuesdays, Erica Remer, MD will kick things off with a report on the subject, including a listener survey conducted during the live broadcast. Remer is a volunteer inoculator with the Medical Reserve Corps of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.The live broadcast will also feature these other segments:COVID-19 Report: John Foggle, MD, a frontline physician caring for COVID-19 patients at Rhode Island’s alternative site field hospital as a member of Brown University’s emergency medicine department, will report on the latest news coming from the frontlines of America’s battle against the deadly coronavirus.RegWatch: Stanley Nachimson, former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) career professional-turned-well-known healthcare IT authority, will report on how healthcare and politics are inextricably entwined.News Desk: Timothy Powell, compliance expert and ICD10monitor national correspondent, will anchor the Talk-Ten-Tuesdays News Desk.The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant for Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest ICD-10 codes.TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc. and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report our lead story—the first installment in a three-part series on Vaccination Nation.

Rear Admiral (RADM) Pamela Schweitzer - retired Chief Professional Officer of Pharmacy for the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) - talks to us about the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists during a public health crisis.  Dr. Schweitzer was responsible for providing leadership and coordination of USPHS pharmacy programs for the Office of the Surgeon General and the Department of Health & Human Services from 2014-2018. Key Lessons: Pharmacists play a critical role in the USPHS because they have a unique skill set. A pandemic, like COVID-19, requires a coordinated effort between the public and private sectors to address mass vaccination efforts as well as shortages of medications, testing, and personal protective equipment. Behind the scenes, USPHS pharmacists are deeply involved in policy development.  Recent policy changes have empowered pharmacists to vaccinate children to meet an unmet public health need. Pharmacists in the USPHS must wear many hats. While formal training is helpful, getting a wide breadth of on-the-job experiences is critical. Be curious. Learn new skills in every position/job. Be flexible and positive. Be comfortable with shifting conditions. Step up, speak up, and volunteer.  Act when you can.  Be a role model. If you'd like to get more involved, consider volunteering with your local Medical Reserve Corps or becoming a Commissioned Officer in the USPHS.

Today we have a discussion of the challenges in delivering the COVID-19 in the United States with Jaime Anne Earnest Senior Researcher for Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the US Department of Defense's Center for Global Health Engagement.Dr. Jaime Anne Earnest is the Senior Researcher for Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the US Department of Defense's Center for Global Health Engagement, and is an Assistant Professor in Preventative Medicine and Biostatistics at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She has served as a Branch Chief in the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Mental Health, a program evaluation translational scientist and strategist at Headquarters, Department of the Army at the Pentagon, an evaluation methodologist at Army Public Health Center, and a senior health administration fellow at the National Vaccine Program Office, Office of the Secretary of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. There, she supported multiple National Vaccine Advisory Committees and coordinated the National Vaccine Advisory Committee's Vaccine Confidence Working Group. She received her PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Public Health Policy from the University of Glasgow as a Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith Scholar, and her Master of Public Health in Health Management and Policy from Drexel University. She is a Medical Reserve Corps field epidemiologist volunteer who conducts contact tracing, testing, and vaccination clinics in her spare time.

More than 12,000 volunteers have stepped up to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic, but officials say more will be needed before it’s all over. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult for those working in healthcare. Infection preventionists working tirelessly behind the scenes are feeling the pressure just as much as clinical providers. Two infection preventionists share their experiences. Hosted by: Silvia Quevedo About our Guests: Rebecca Alvino RN, MS, CNS, CIC, CNOR Infection Preventionist Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention | Department of Quality, UCSF Health Rebecca Alvino is an infection preventionist at UCSF Health, specializing in perioperative and procedural infection prevention. Originally beginning her career in public health during the early years of West Nile virus in Upstate New York, Rebecca became a surgical nurse in 2005—building the foundation for her knowledge and skills in perioperative and procedural infection prevention. Rebecca joined UCSF Health in 2013 as an infection preventionist, and concurrently continued her work as a surgical nurse on a per diem basis until COVID-19 arrived at UCSF Health in early February 2020, when her work shifted exclusively to infection prevention and control. In addition to her work as an infection preventionist and as a surgical nurse, Rebecca periodically works as an academic coach with the University of Texas-Arlington for their RN-to-BSN program. Rebecca graduated from the University at Albany, State University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in human biology, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in Syracuse, New York with an associate’s degree in nursing, and the University of California, San Francisco with her master’s degree specializing in advanced public health nursing and minor in global health. She was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau in 2013, and is a member of several professional organizations, including AORN and IAHCSMM. She is the infection prevention advisor for the California Central Service Association, and an active member of APIC, where she serves as a director for the board of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter and is a member of the APIC’s Annual Conference Committee. Barbara A. Smith, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC, FAPIC is a Nurse Epidemiologist at the Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West campuses in New York City. She is the infection prevention consultant for Mount Sinai International currently advising Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital in Nanjing, China. She is an independent infection prevention consultant for multiple ambulatory practices including surgical, endoscopy and dialysis centers in the metropolitan region. Ms. Smith recently served on the Board of Director for the national Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). She is a member of APIC’s COVID Task Force which was convened to provide expertise to the members and the public about prevention of COVID in healthcare and community settings. She is a clinical editor of the APIC Text Online. She serves on the Advisory Board of Medical Reserve Corps of New York City and the American Council for St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo. She serves on the clinical advisory board of COVID SMART and Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council.

M. Melissa Earley, RN, BSN, QMHP-C, NHDP-BC, is a survivor of domestic minor sex trafficking who has dedicated her life to working in healthcare. She earned her National Registry Certification as a Paramedic at The Medical College of Virginia in 1988 and has maintained her Paramedic Certification ever since. Throughout her EMS career she has held many leadership positions, including an appointment to the inaugural State Childhood Injury Prevention Committee. Ms. Earley later earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. Choosing to devote much of her career to child and adolescent behavioral health afforded her the opportunity to register with the Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional- Child. Ms. Earley is also a National Healthcare Disaster Professional – Board Certified by the ANCC and is a member of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Disaster Behavioral Health Team and actively volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps. Ms. Earley has been involved in advocacy at the level of the state legislature for decades. To date she considers her greatest achievement as an advocate to be notifying her main perpetrator’s wife after learning that her perpetrator had three young children, all girls, about his history. His wife confirmed the information and was able to safely leave the marriage and prevent further contact with the children. Ms. Earley has used her past experience to educate and train various organizations and groups in order to raise awareness of human trafficking and to give the unique perspective of a survivor through the lens of a healthcare provider.

RadioRotary interviews (via Zoom) Joe Ryan, the Coordinator for the Medical Reserve Corp of Dutchess County, an organization of 1,004 volunteers currently who provide disaster relief, emergency-medical training, and related services throughout Dutchess County. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a nationwide organization designed to prepare for and help hand disaster relief, started after the September 11, 2001, attack. The Dutchess Country branch currently has 1,004 volunteers, and also Mr. Ryan has also won the nationally given Mentor Award for its coordination with surrounding county MRCs. The volunteers are almost exactly split between medical personnel and those with no prior medical training. The many preparedness programs offered by Dutchess MRC include classes in stopping bleeding, overdose recovery, suicide prevention, tick safety, and hands-only CPR. During the COVID-19 epidemic, MRC has been part of contact tracing, monitoring victims who are living at home, and providing food or prescription delivery when necessary. Listen to the whole program to learn much more about the services and also about how to volunteer to become a member. Learn more: Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County: mailto:https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Emergency-Response/Medical-Reserve-Corps-MRC.htm Medical Reserve Corps: mailto:https://mrc.hhs.gov/HomePage Mentor Award: mailto:https://www.dutchessny.gov/County-Government/National-Medical-Reserve-Corps-Bestows-Mentor-Award-on-Dutchess-Countys-Joe-Ryan.htm CATEGORIES Animals Disaster Relief Dutchess Country Health Service Organizations Volunteers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiorotary/support

I'm a medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. The COVID-19 pandemic put my schooling on hold, so back in early April, I fought back. I joined the Medical Reserve Corps of Winnebago County. My family in Taiwan had kept me informed of COVID-19 in China, and I understood the importance of accurate data to formulate evidence-based policies. However, the absence of a well-coordinated response between federal and state governments resulted in many health departments being poorly equipped to gather data and contact trace. Luckily, myself and many others understood the situation. Over the last 10 weeks, I have volunteered alongside retired nurses, engineers, social workers, insurance auditors, medical students, pharmacy students, undergraduate students, practicing physicians and nurses, professors, and other concerned citizens. At the time of my writing, volunteers have collectively spent over 1,900 hours providing guidance to thousands of COVID-19

A lot of people are working incredibly hard helping others in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. That includes the thousands of volunteers who make up the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps, an organization that more people need to know about. Katie Fries, Assistant Program Manager in the Bio-Terrorism and Public Health Preparedness Program at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the PMRC is and the important job they do. To volunteer for the PMRC: https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/volunteer-for-the-philadelphia-medical-reserve-corps-pmrc/

Find information about Solarize 2020, childhood immunizations, cooling assistance and the Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps on the News to Use Podcast.

Find information about Solarize 2020, childhood immunizations, cooling assistance and the Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps on the News to Use Podcast.

To access the diabetes disaster kit checklist from the Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition and other resources, visit DiabetesDisasterResponse.org.  For information on volunteering during disasters, visit the Medical Reserve Corps at https://mrc.hhs.gov/HomePageDo 1 Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters. For more information visit https://do1thing.comThe phone number individuals with diabetes can call during an emergency for insulin is 314-INSULIN or 314-467-8546.For sick day resources for people with diabetes, visit DiabetesEducator.og/SickDay

Today we would like to welcome Camelia Sehat. She is a Registered Nurse with a biochemistry and public health background. Before bedside nursing she worked as a research scientist in the department of cardiology. Currently she is an adjunct nursing professor and an active member of the National Ski Patrol and Medical Reserve Corps. Her IG handle: nurse.camelia Thanks for listening Website: https://cupofnurses.com/ Travel Nursing Checklist: https://cupofnurses.com/travel-checklist/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtVmKMaDrBSV_MxxBWuHng Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cupofnurses/

Ever felt sick or were injured at school? Ever have to face the grumpy school nurse? Well, not at Bosque School in Albuquerque New Mexico! This is an amazing student led program, where all of the first responders for illness or injury are the students themselves. As members of the school’s Medical Reserve Corps, the students learn how to respond

Good morning, RVA! It’s 39 °F, but later today you can expect highs near 60 °F. Sunshine continues through the day, into tomorrow, and then could skadoodle until next week as more rain moves in this weekend.Water coolerAs of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 6,500 positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealth, and 195 people in Virginia have died as a result of the virus. VDH reports 907 cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 254, Henrico: 453, and Richmond: 177). While the number of new reported positive caseshas decreased from a peak on April 11th, Virginia has reported fewer tests for the last three days than at any point since April 6th.Correction! Yesterday, I wrote about the disproportional impact COVID-19 has on Black people in Richmond and misstated the demographic make up of the City. I cited year 2000 data but called it 2016 data, and the City has changed so much in the last decade. Here’s the facts: Black people make up 62% of positive coronavirus cases in Richmond and yet, as of 2016, make up just 47% of the City (that’s from the Richmond 300 Insights Report (PDF)). Related to this, Ibram X. Kendi writes in The Atlantic about the importance of disaggregating coronavirus data by race. To quote a bit, “Too many Americans are infected with the belief that a cause or the cause of higher black infection or death rates is that black people are not taking the viral threat seriously, and that white people have lower infection and death rates because they are taking COVID-19 seriously…The answer of the hour can be heard. Our voices are still crying out in the wilderness: Black people are not to blame for racial disparities. Racism is to blame.” You can look at the public spreadsheet The Atlantic has put together as part of the COVID Tracking Project to collect racial data from each state as available. There are still a lot of empty cells in that spreadsheet.Yesterday, the Governor announced the need for up to 30,000 volunteers “to provide support for the expected surge in hospitals and long-term care facilities throughout the Commonwealth” through the Medical Reserve Corps. That’s especially those of you with medical experience, but also other folks, too, who want to serve their community. If this sounds like you, please fill out an application over on the Medical Reserve Corps website. Also, maybe give this page a bookmark. As we learn more about COVID-19 and how folks who’ve been infected build antibodies, it may be an import role to fill for those of us who’ve already caught the bug and recovered. Unrelated and unsurprising, the Governor also extended the existing business closures to May 8th.RISE for Youth, a group dedicated to “dismantling the youth prison model by promoting the creation of community-based alternatives to youth incarceration,” posted a letter from several Commonwealth Attorneys asking for the release of youth from juvenile detention that don’t “pose a substantial safety risk to others or the community.” This request comes as Ali Rockett at the Richmond Times-Dispatch investigates a possible COVID-19 outbreak at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center in Chesterfield.Those federal relief checks are real and out in the wild! If you qualify, you might could even have one sitting in your bank account at this very minute. I couldn’t get it to work, but theoretically you can check the status of your check on the IRS website. If you made less than $75,000 (or $150,000 for married couples) you should end up with $1,200 (or $2,400), plus a $500 check per “qualifying child.” That’s seems like a lot of money, but, for some context, according to the Partnership for Housing Affordability“Average rents for new, market-rate apartments built since 2014 are between $1,200 and $1,400—affordable only to households earning $50,000 per year or higher.” So we’re talking less than one month’s rent for most new apartments. Looking at it that way…not a ton of money—especially for folks who’ve just lost their jobs. P.S. I couldn’t find a good source for the average rent across the region, so if one of you housing people could send it to me, that’d be great.Mike Platania at Richmond BizSense has news so breaking that it can even cut through the huge stack of daily coronavirus updates: Trader Joe’s is planning to open a new store in the former Martin’s space at the Stoney Point Shopping Center. New grocery stores are Richmond’s most favorite hobby, so I’m sure lots of people are incredibly stoked. It must be said, though, that the only practical way to get to this new store will be by car. The only bus service out that way is hourly, and the streets are so big and fast that biking’s not a super realistic option.This morning’s longreadOur Pandemic SummerThis piece in The Atlantic is depressing, but I hope it helps reframe our current situation. It’s not about returning to what life looked like for us in February. It’s about learning how to thrive with whatever life looks like in June.As I wrote last month, the only viable endgame is to play whack-a-mole with the coronavirus, suppressing it until a vaccine can be produced. With luck, that will take 18 to 24 months. During that time, new outbreaks will probably arise. Much about that period is unclear, but the dozens of experts whom I have interviewed agree that life as most people knew it cannot fully return. “I think people haven’t understood that this isn’t about the next couple of weeks,” said Michael Osterholm, an infectious-disease epidemiologist at the University of Minnesota. “This is about the next two years.” The pandemic is not a hurricane or a wildfire. It is not comparable to Pearl Harbor or 9/11. Such disasters are confined in time and space. The SARS-CoV-2 virus will linger through the year and across the world. “Everyone wants to know when this will end,” said Devi Sridhar, a public-health expert at the University of Edinburgh. “That’s not the right question. The right question is: How do we continue?”If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.

Quotes“A large number of people who have COVID-19 either have very mild symptoms or they don’t have any symptoms at all. And this has really lead to a couple of the safety measures that have been put in place." - Dr. Denise Bonds, Thomas Jefferson Health District, April 10, 2020“We also want to ensure open communication between our local health departments and these facilities.” - Dr. Laurie Forlano, April 10, 2020"This spring, we have enough to worry about so we are not going to worry about grades in Charlottesville City Schools. We are going to keep things simple with a system similar to pass-fail. We’ll call it A or Incomplete.” - Charlottesville City Schools video, April 12, 2020“Our volunteer Medical Reserve Corps now has 13,000 people signed up to volunteer. About half of those people have medical training. We will work with our colleges and medical schools to reach out to students, especially those who are enrolled in health and medical degree programs.” - Governor Ralph Northam, April 10, 2020ResourcesVirginia Medical Reserves CorpsCity Schools meals programTJHD Town Hall UVA Division of Infectious Diseases and International HealthSupportCville

The latest edition of the Medical Association of Georgia's (MAG) ‘Top Docs' show focuses on the MAG Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and its newly-formed COVID-19 Response Team. The guests include MAG MRC Medical Director John S. Harvey, M.D., and MAG MRC Resident Section Leader Ian McCullough, M.D. 

In This Episode…We feel all the feelings as the challenges weigh on us as individuals. We listen to your Voice Memos and answer a question regarding job cancellations and how to handle cancellation fees with a direct-to-client project. We discuss the AICP Guidelines as industry standards.We also cover the CA and NYC "Safer at Home" mandate, and why it's different from "Shelter in Place" or "Lockdown". AdAge sent an e-blast that announced they are lifting the pay wall on their Coronavirus related updates, plus 3x live updated blogs with important industry information.Freelancers' Union president, Rafeal Espinal posted a blog about his plea to NY State Officials to include freelancers in their financial relief packages.Christian discusses volunteer opportunities with the NYC Medical Reserve Corps. Lawrence offers some at-home entertainment.TopicsCovid-19 Pandemic, New York State, California State, Safer At Home, AICP, Live Events, Educators, At Home Entertainment, AdAge, Freelancers' Union, Medical Reserve CorpsVoice Memos:Jacob Patterson - The Great Companyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-patterson-488aa31a3/Lateef GibsonAdjunct Professor at Norfolk State University, Owner of L.G. Studioshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lateef-gibson-0b2ab879/Maya YergoProduction Supervisorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mayayergo/LinksAICP Cancellationshttps://www.aicp.com/assets/editor/National_Live_Action_Guidelines_3_28_14.pdfMarketer’s Response to the Virushttps://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/regularly-updated-list-tracking-marketers-response-coronavirus/2244251Agency’s Effortshttps://adage.com/article/agencies/regularly-updated-list-how-agencies-are-responding-coronavirus/2244711Coronavirus Industry Event Trackerhttps://adage.com/article/digital/coronavirus-industry-event-tracker/2242341California "Safer at Home"https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.19.20-EO-N-33-20-COVID-19-HEALTH-ORDER-03.19.2020-signed.pdfNew York "Safer At Home"https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/homeFreelancer's Union Call to Actionhttps://blog.freelancersunion.org/2020/03/18/government-covid-19-aid-for-freelancers/NYC MRChttps://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/em/directions-for-registration.pdfBroadway Livehttps://www.broadwayhd.com/Drag Digitalhttps://www.twitch.tv/biqtchpuddin/Contact Us!We want to hear from you. Please send us your stories during this challenging time in our industry.Email: producershappyhour@gmail.com

In this week's episode of Podcast from Washington, Government Affairs team members Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the FY2020 appropriations bill that was signed into law before the holiday break. They also review NACCHO's 2020 Legislative Agenda and how public health advocates can take their priorities to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Finally, they discuss the Trump Administration's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) e-cigarettes final guidance. Later in the program, Ian Goldstein interviews Betty Duggan, director of the New York City Medical Reserve Corps. They discuss how she came into her role as director in a large metropolitan area. She shares how she was able to recruit over 4,000 new MRC volunteers, and talks about some of the activities and exercises developed to enhance New York City's preparedness readiness.

Top Stories today: Hampshire County Medical Reserve Corps honored for meningitis outbreak response. Student at Bryan ISD school in Bryan, Texas being treated for Meningitis B. MeningitisNow.org announces call for marathon runners to apply for Team Meningitis for the Virgin Money London Marathoners for 2020. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “Meningitis News” and rate and review where you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Play Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newsmeningitis Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/meningitisnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meningitisnews Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support our show by visiting us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/meningitisnews To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meningitis-news/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meningitis-news/support

On this episode the teams sits down with Marvin, Melinda, and Stephanie from Citizen Corps Council of Pierce County (CCC-PC). CCC-PC is a recognized 501c3 organization and is one of nearly 2,500 councils across the United States that were created after the 9-11 attacks by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Each one represents a grass-roots approach to bring together government and community leaders to involve residents in all-hazards emergency preparedness and response programs. They like to remind the community that "It starts with you.” If you want to make a difference in our community when disasters happen, CCC-PC may just be your ticket. No matter who you are, we all have a role in helping in our own hometowns. They help you to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared and respond to emergencies of all kinds. 1:17 – Justin shares where listeners can find them online, gives props to Castle Security and Protection who supports GCP. Melinda introduces herself, explains what organization she's from, Stephanie introduces herself, and Marvin explains how he's involved with the Citizens Core Council of Pierce County. He explains what the primary function of CCPC is, Melinda describes how the council came into being, and Stephanie explains what the Medical Reserve Corps does. 12:24 – Stephanie talks about the MRC's involvement with the recent measles outbreak in Washington, explained how people can get information on volunteering, and Melinda shares how non-medical people and get involved. Stephanie explains how she got involved, the flexibility they have with working with the government and being a non-profit, Melinda talks about how she got started, and Marvin shares how he got stated with CCPC. 24:28 – Marvin shares how frequently they do the cert training, where people can get more information on the training that's in their community, and Stephanie talks about their Stop The Blood Training. Justin talks about the free CPR training in the area, Brogan talks about his bacon story, and Marvin talks about the basic level courses they offer that would be good for anyone to take. Brogan talks about the training course he took from the local Mountaineering Club and Marvin talks about the impact Fox Island would have if there were an earthquake in the area. 37:28 – Stephanie talks about the health benefits behind people with social capital and social connectedness, research they have done behind personal preparedness, and Brogan shares his recent experience with the emergency hotline that was setup during this year's major snowstorm. Marvin talks about their re-structuring with Pierce County, Justin shares going to his neighborhood meeting, and Melinda shares how the community can support them. She explains the importance for anyone who thinks they would want to get involved when an emergency event happened to do so now before the emergence happens and the show ends with Justin sharing how people can find CCPC online. Many thanks to Stephanie, Marvin, and Melinda for joining the guys to talk about the amazing things CCPC does and how people can get involved!!! Special Guest: Citizen Corps Council of Pierce County.

In this week's Podcast from Washington Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss the FY2019 appropriations bills in the House and Senate. They also discuss the opioid bills that passed the House of Representatives and has moved onto the Senate. Finally, they discuss the markups of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2018.   Later in the program Ian Goldstein sat down with Carson City Health Director Nicki Aaker. They discussed how a small health department creates public and private partnerships. They also discussed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization after Carson City saw excessive flooding in January, 2017. Finally, the discuss the importance of the Medical Reserve Corps.

California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman discusses how the state of California’s primaries will shape the future of the nation and reclaim America’s identity…Polls open @ 7AM (find out where to vote here: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/where-and-how). GUEST BIO:  Eric C. Bauman was elected Chair of the California Democratic Party in May, 2017, having previously served as Vice Chair of the CDP (2009-2017). He previously served as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the largest local Democratic Party organization in the nation, for 17 years.Eric has held various senior-level positions in California Government, including serving as Senior Advisor and Los Angeles Director of the Speakers Office of Members Services to Speakers John A. Perez, Toni Atkins and Anthony Rendon; Senior Advisor to Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez; Senior Advisor to Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, Deputy Insurance Commissioner – overseeing the Community Relations Branch of the California Department of Insurance and as Special Assistant to Governor Gray Davis and Director of the Governor’s Los Angeles Regional Office. He retired from state service upon his election as Chair of the CDP. Eric is also Registered Nurse with graduate education in Health Care Administration. He spent many years in intensive care and trauma nursing before moving into hospital administration. In 1991, Eric co-founded a health care management consulting firm, Consultants in Nursing Services Administration, specializing in the administrative, staffing and information system needs of hospital nurses.He is a member of the NARAL Pro-Choice Privacy PAC, is the Vice Chair of the LA County Insurance Commission and is on the advisory board of the Medical Reserve Corps of Los Angeles and the LA County Voting Systems Assessment Project Advisory Committee. Until recently, he was on the board of Glendale Memorial Hospital and the Latino Coalition Against AIDS.Eric lives in North Hollywood with his husband of many years, Michael, his late mother’s partner Trisha, and his dog Moe.“American Enough” and MouthMedia Network do not necessarily support nor endorse any specific candidate for elected office.

  Stop The Bleed Campaign The Stop the Bleed campaign was developed by the American College of Surgeons in 2013 just a few months after the active shooter disaster that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. ACS convened a joint committee to create a protocol for national policy to enhance survivability […] The post Stop The Bleed Campaign appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. John Harvey Medical Reserve Corps President George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps to foster a culture of citizenship and responsibility. The Citizen Corps is the component of USA Freedom Corps, which creates local opportunities for individuals to volunteer to help their communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Medical Reserve Corps […] The post Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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Medical Reserve Corps The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has approved MAG's request to form the nation's first medical society-sponsored statewide volunteer medical reserve corps (MRC). MAG and the Georgia Department of Public Health would oversee MAG's MRC. MAG is now eligible for limited federal capacity building funds and has in fact […] The post Medical Reserve Corps – Top Docs Radio appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

On this edition of Healthwatch with Terrance Afer-Anderson find out what the Norfolk Medical Rerserve Corps is and how you can be part of it

What is the Medical Reserve Corps and what does it do?

Gwen's Dad is ill and we talk about the caregiving experience of a sick parent. We also discuss our community service with the Medical Reserve Corps at a H1N1 Vaccination Clinic.

Guest: Narayan Nair, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Robert J. Tosatto, RPh, MPH, MBA Organized in 2002, this nationwide network of local, volunteer medical and public health professionals contribute their expertise throughout the year as well as in times of community need. Corps Directors - Captain Robert Tosatto and Dr. Narayan Nair, describe how the program is working.

Guest: Narayan Nair, MD Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Robert J. Tosatto, RPh, MPH, MBA Have you thought about joining the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps? Captain Robert Tosatto and Dr. Narayan Nair, directors of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps discuss how all medical professional can join local units to improve health literacy. The MRC works to increase disease prevention, eliminate health disparities and improve public health preparedness. They are trained to respond to emergencies and support the health infrastructure of local communities. Join host Dr. Maurice Pickard to learn more.