Peninsula Medical Reserve Corps, Virginia

We had such a great time!!!

Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT) at Peninsula Health Center. Thank you to the Peninsula MRC and Peninsula staff for coming out and empowering yourselves!

Thank you Tonia for manning the recruitment table at William and Mary’s Fall Volunteer Fair.

Happy Labor Day Peninsula MRC Volunteers!

Happy First Day of School! We hope all of our teacher, school nurse and student volunteers have a fantastic school year. #2024/2025

The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts would like to notify Williamsburg/James City County residents that a red fox involved in an incident in the 100 block of Reflection Drive, in Mirror Lake Estates, has tested positive for the rabies virus.

Anyone having information regarding any exposure to this animal (bite, scratch or contact with saliva by open wound or eyes, nose, mouth) should contact the Peninsula Health District Environmental Health Office, (757) 594-7340. Exposures also include direct contact between your pet and the rabid animal. After hours, please contact local Animal Control: Williamsburg/JCC 757-565-0370 (daytime); 757-253-1800 (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Rabies is a fatal, but preventable, disease carried by mammals and has been in the wild animal population on the Peninsula since the mid 1980’s. Our local office of Environmental Health Services will be contacting the immediate neighbors as well as any civic or homeowner’s association that serves the community. The district would like to remind all citizens to follow these three important rabies prevention guidelines:

1. Vaccinate your pets.
2. Report all exposures to animals (usually bites and scratches) to your doctor and the local
health department.
3. Enjoy wildlife from a distance – don’t feed or encourage wild animals such as raccoons,
skunks or foxes to visit your premises.

As we move into the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, it is crucial to be prepared and protect yourself and your loved ones. Preparation can make all the difference. Stay safe and take action now!

Tropical Storm Debby has the potential to create tornadoes, with the threat potentially lasting through the overnight hours. 🌪️ Make sure to pay attention for weather alerts in your area.

TORNADO WATCH – Tornadoes are possible. Move close to a shelter or sturdy building in case there is a warning.

TORNADO WARNING – A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately.

Before a Tornado:

Identify safe rooms or protective locations at home, school or work before a tornado threat arises so that you have a plan for where to go for safety when a tornado warning is issued.

Be alert to changing weather conditions and time in to NOAA weather radio, local media and social media for the latest information.

Look for the following danger signs: dark, often greenish sky; large hail; large, dark, low-lying cloud formation or rotation; or a loud roar similar to a freight train.

Have an emergency communication plan in place for your family.

Build an emergency kit by downloading our checklist online at www.vaemergency.gov!

Peninsula MRC Volunteers supported Social Butterflies Foundation's 2024 Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro, Saturday, August 3rd at Boo Williams Sportsplex . Thank you!!!!

is this weekend! is a disease responsible for killing an estimated 1.34 million people each year globally. Learn about the different types of hepatitis and how to prevent them at https://ow.ly/KeHA50SGgVZ

Peninsula MRC presented the Discount Store Preparedness Kit and taught 3 REVIVE! Trainings at Bryant & Stratton College Hampton’s Health and Resource Fair.

Want to volunteer for Back-2-School? Respond to the Alert or contact the office.

Join us in taking decisive action against the opioid crisis. Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are offering a free virtual program dedicated to training participants on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using Naloxone. Dedicate just an hour of your time to this life-saving engagement and acquire a free Naloxone kit. Get started with us on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Further sessions are lined up for Aug. 17 and Sept. 22. Register today and become a beacon of hope: https://bit.ly/4f3TRxr.

Thank you Peninsula MRC Volunteer Jessica and Junior PMRC Volunteer Kent for assembling 100 bleed control kits! Did you know that students at age 16 can join our Junior MRC?

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Bitten by a pesky ? Don't toss it out! Send it to VDH's Tick Survey Program instead. Help us understand which ticks are biting humans & where they hang out in Virginia. Let’s break 2023’s record of 93 tick submissions! Learn more: https://ow.ly/i3YC50SuTc2

Happy Birthday Hampton, VA - Gov!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

🎂 Today's our birthday! Happy birthday, Hampton. 🎉

Be safe out there Peninsula Medical Reserve Corps, Virginia

and other heat-related illnesses are preventable! Do you know the warning signs and symptoms? Learn the signs of heat stroke and what to do at: https://ow.ly/mFIf50SrJ7r

Back to School Season is almost here! What Volunteer Role did you sign up for at the clinic?

Fireworks, Freedom and Fun! Happy Fourth of July, Peninsula MRC! 🎆🗽

We will reopen on Friday July 5. Thank you!

More Peninsula MRC Volunteer pictures from Saturday's successful HPHD Health Expo!
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Thank you Peninsula MRC! You really stepped up for this event. Thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you to our visitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors for their support! We had a great event on Saturday! ❤🥳

Why did the scarecrow become a successful volunteer? Because he was outstanding in his field!
Happy International Joke Day! 😂

Having some fun with the face painting at the HPHD’s Health Expo! Come on down and see us! Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts Medical Reserve Corps

HPHD’s Expo is off to a great start! Thank you Peninsula MRC for your support! Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts Medical Reserve Corps

Join us TODAY! for a day of fun at the Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10am-3pm for a Health Expo! FREE health and wellness services are available for people of all ages! There will be Back-2-School vaccinations for 7th and 12th graders, yearly school physicals, a lecture series, trainings, career services, health and wellness screenings, Medicaid enrollment, and more!
We hope to see you at 836-A J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601!
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Every Woman’s Life Program Melissa Jones from Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts shares information about the Every Woman’s Life Program.

Health and Wellness Expo Tes Le Dieu with Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts joined us to share more about an upcoming health expo.

As temperatures outside rise, it’s important to stay hydrated and stay cool. Last (May to September) in Virginia, 2,656 people visited an emergency department (ED) with heat-related illness. Learn how you can stay safe by keeping cool at https://ow.ly/HtBR50SpBRv

There is still time to RSVP for the 2023 Peninsula MRC Holiday Potluck! 🍽