Brookline Medical Reserve Corps

Brookline Medical Reserve Corps The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based, civilian, volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure of communities nationwide.

Brookline Medical Reserve Corps is a group of community-based volunteers who assist in promoting healthy living as well as preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergency events. Each MRC unit is organized and trained to address a wide range of challenges from public health education to disaster response. The Brookline Medical Reserve Corps is part of this national network of volunteer

s. The national MRC network comprises 989 community-based units and almost 200,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities, and build community resiliency. MRC volunteers prepare for and respond to emergencies affecting public health, as well as natural disasters including wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, and floods.

Attention MRC and CERT members! Join Us for "Gray Area Thinking®" with Ellie Krug!   On Thursday, March 20th, from 6:00–...
03/10/2025

Attention MRC and CERT members!
Join Us for "Gray Area Thinking®" with Ellie Krug! On Thursday, March 20th, from 6:00–7:30 PM, nationally recognized speaker and "human inclusionist" Ellie Krug will lead her powerful Gray Area Thinking® training via Zoom. Ellie will share practical tools to help us create a more welcoming and inclusive environment in all CERT/MRC activities. Don’t miss this engaging session on building human connection beyond labels and divisions. Register here to receive the Zoom link before the training https://forms.gle/HvLocdFtfbrfi3cx5

The Heart Beat Project is at Town Hall until 12:00 PM today! Stop by to learn basic lifesaving skills—hands-only CPR and...
03/10/2025

The Heart Beat Project is at Town Hall until 12:00 PM today! Stop by to learn basic lifesaving skills—hands-only CPR and AED use. It takes just 10 minutes to gain skills that could save a life!

03/10/2025

To close out American Heart Month, we're hitting the road with The Heart Beat Project! Join us at the Arcade Building (318 Harvard Street) on Wednesday, February 26, for two sessions: 10:00–11:30 AM and 12:30–2:00 PM.

Come meet Nurse Kat and learn hands-only CPR and AED use—it only takes 10 minutes to master these essential lifesaving skills!

We hope to see you there!

03/10/2025

We're back this week with more hands-only CPR and AED training! Join us on Thursday, February 13, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Lobby to learn the basics from Nurse Kat. These essential skills can help you save a life by keeping blood flowing until help arrives.

Happy National Hugging Day! Hugs have many benefits for your body, mind, and relationships.  For Your Body: - Hugs help ...
03/10/2025

Happy National Hugging Day! Hugs have many benefits for your body, mind, and relationships.

For Your Body:
- Hugs help you relax by lowering stress hormones.
- They can lower your blood pressure and improve heart health.
- Regular hugs might strengthen your immune system.
- Hugs can ease pain by releasing feel-good chemicals in your body.

For Your Mind and Emotions:
- Hugs lift your mood and make you feel happier.
- They create a sense of closeness and connection with others.
- Hugs can calm anxiety and help you feel grounded.
- They can even help you sleep better by helping you relax.
- Being hugged makes you feel supported and valued.

For Your Relationships:
- Hugs bring people closer and build trust.
- They can say things words can't, like "I care about you."

Even a quick hug—just 20 seconds—can make a big difference. Go ahead and share a hug today! 😊

We’re at the peak of respiratory illness season, but there are steps you can take to reduce the spread. If you’ve got th...
03/10/2025

We’re at the peak of respiratory illness season, but there are steps you can take to reduce the spread.

If you’ve got the sniffles:

Practice good hygiene: Cover your coughs and sneezes. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, using the bathroom, preparing food, eating, or taking medicine. Clean frequently touched surfaces to help protect others around you from germs.

Improve air quality: Open windows occasionally to let in fresh air, use air purifiers when it’s cold outside, and spend time outdoors when the weather allows.

Stay home: If you’re sick, stay home and wear a mask or maintain distance to prevent spreading germs to others in your household. It’s safe to return to regular activities once you’re feeling better and have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.

Monitor your symptoms: If your symptoms persist, contact your medical provider for further evaluation.

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Frostbite can happen quickly during prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, and it’s often hard to notice because t...
01/20/2025

Frostbite can happen quickly during prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, and it’s often hard to notice because the affected areas can become numb. Early signs include redness, pain, or numbness in fingers, toes, earlobes, and the tip of the nose. Severe frostbite may cause skin discoloration, blisters, or waxy, firm skin.

👉 Here’s how to protect yourself:

Cover exposed skin and layer up with warm clothing, including gloves, a scarf, and a hat.

Stay indoors during extremely cold weather whenever possible.

If you notice frostbite symptoms, move to a warm place immediately and remove wet clothing.

Gently warm the area using body heat (e.g., under your armpits) or warm (not hot) water.

Avoid rubbing the skin or using direct heat, like heaters or fires, which can worsen the damage.

If the skin becomes blistered, darkened, or doesn’t warm up, seek medical attention promptly. Stay safe and bundle up this winter!

12/23/2024
12/23/2024

Behavioral health challenges can feel overwhelming, but recovery is possible. We’re here to help with support and resources for residents in our community.

📞 Call or text the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline at 833-773-2445, or visit www.masshelpline.com to learn more.

Your path to healing starts here.

12/23/2024

RSV is a leading cause of respiratory illness in infants, but it can affect people of all ages.

A common myth is that only infants and children can get RSV.

Although RSV is most dangerous for infants and young children, adults-especially older adults and those with chronic health conditions like asthma or heart disease-can also develop severe symptoms from RSV.

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