Metro East Medical Reserve Corps

05/04/2024

Come see us at the Weymouth Health Fair today! The event will be loaded with great vendors and fun opportunities for your families!

02/26/2024

Check out this great opportunity to learn more about the role of comfort dogs in mental health, public safety, and other settings!

We are exciting to announce the Comfort Dogs in Public Safety Conference. Check out all the info at the event link. Let your friends and colleagues know. We are excited to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-dogs-in-public-safety-tickets-811385394557?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/12/2024

WINTER STORM ADVISORY IN EFFECT ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS
from February 13, 01:00 AM EST
until February 14, 01:00 AM EST

Educational Resources:

National Weather Service Information: https://www.weather.gov/box/winter

Prepare! Don’t let a winter storm take you by surprise. https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-before

Winter Weather https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Generator Safety https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Stay Aware. Be Prepared Checklist https://www.mass.gov/lists/stay-aware-be-prepared-download-a-preparedness-checklist

This map depicts a reasonable lower-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This lower amount is an unlikely scenario with a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that more snow will fall, and only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance....

07/12/2021

July 11-17, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Massachusetts. Residents are encouraged to use this week to prepare.

04/26/2021

Last week was National Volunteer Week. Thank you to our volunteers for all that you do!

As we recognize the impact of volunteer service during , join us in congratulating the 2021 MRC Program Recognition Awardees who are shining examples of the MRC network’s commitment, capabilities, and impact on local communities across the country. Read about their work and accomplishments here: https://go.usa.gov/xHXWz. Congratulations, 2021 awardees!

03/23/2021

Thank you to Lisa Hughes and WBZ | CBS Boston for highlighting all the work that Metro East Medical Reserve Corps volunteers have been doing throughout the Response, particularly around dispensing!

If you haven't seen the story, check it out!

As more people in Massachusetts become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, the need for people to give the shots is growing.

03/06/2021

The past two days, 25 Metro East Medical Reserve Corps volunteers assisted the Watertown-MA Health Department with second-dose vaccinations at the Perkins School for the Blind!

A very special thank you to the students and staff at the Perkins School for the Blind for the thoughtful thank you letters and delicious cookies from Old Town Bread Co.!

03/01/2021

was proud to support Vaccination Clinics put on by Local Public Health. Check out our pharmacist, Barbara, vaccinating in Watertown!

The first vaccine clinic for Watertown residents, 75-plus, was held on Feb. 10, 2021 at the Watertown Police station.

02/08/2021

This past Friday and Saturday Metro East Medical Reserve Corps volunteers assisted with vaccination clinics for eligible students and staff at the Perkins School for the Blind.

is proud to serve the community and we are very excited to be back in four weeks for round two!

01/21/2021

Metro East Medical Reserve Corps was proud to support vaccination efforts for first responders in Watertown! Check out this great pic of our volunteer vaccinating the Watertown Fire Chief!

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12/07/2020

Flu vaccination can reduce the burden of flu illnesses on our medical systems so they can focus on patients with COVID-19. There’s still time to get vaccinated! Make a plan to get vaccinated during National Influenza Vaccination Week. For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm

11/11/2020

Thank you to all veterans, past and present, who have made countless sacrifices for our freedoms