Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC)

11/21/2025

To help providers more rapidly recognize and treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in the U.S. - Mexico border region, CDC released a free online training for healthcare providers (HCPs), epidemiologists, and public health officials. The training is also available in Spanish. The training includes FREE continuing education in seven professional categories-CME, CNE, CEU, AAPA, CECH, AAVSB/RACE, CPE, and CPH-providing credit for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, veterinarians, nurses, epidemiologists, public health professionals, educators, and health communicators.
Here is the training in English: https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1132265/details
Here is the training in Spanish: https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1131632/details.
After you take the training, please ensure it is added to your OKMRC profile! Log in to the website, click "online training" and then find "Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever" on the list :). Please let me know if you have any questions!

11/20/2025

Stay weather aware!!!

Additional rounds of severe weather are possible today through early evening across Oklahoma. Large hail is the primary hazard, but strong to damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are also possible. There's also a chance of heavy rain with up to 2" of rainfall before Friday morning in some areas.

Be and tune in to local forecasts throughout the day.

11/20/2025

❄️ Winter is coming — be prepared! ❄️

Join us for our Cold Injuries, Frostbite & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Training on December 1st! We’re offering two hybrid sessions you can choose from:
🕝 2:30–4:30 PM
🌙 6:00–8:00 PM
Attend virtually or in person — whatever works best for you!

This training is open to everyone!
👉 Non-OKMRC participants: Register easily by scanning the QR code. Please be sure to register before noon on 12/1, as hybrid links will only be sent to those who pre-registered.

🎒 OKMRC volunteers who attend in person will receive practical go-bag items like a portable/travel CO detector and cold-weather gear — perfect as temps start to drop.

Invite your friends, family, and community partners. This is a session we can all benefit from with winter right around the corner! ❄️🧤🚨

11/19/2025

Great reminder from our friend Sparky The Fire Dog regarding Thanksgiving safety!!!

This Thanksgiving, make fire safety a priority! As you get ready for the holiday festivities, take a moment to follow these simple tips for a safer celebration with your loved ones.

For more safety tips, visit: nfpa.org/thanksgiving

11/19/2025

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Diabetes Association

Join the ADA in the fight against diabetes. Take action by volunteering, advocating, fundraising, donating, and more. Together, we can end diabetes.

11/18/2025

Temperatures are getting colder. ❄️ As you heat your home, prevent home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups, and make sure you keep anything that can burn 3 feet away from heat sources.

11/18/2025

To the more than 63 million family caregivers across the U.S.: thank you. Your compassion and dedication make all the difference, and this we're joining Caregiver Action Network to make sure you have what you need to Check out this FREE webinar "The Intergenerational Balancing Act - Caring for Parents, Kids, and Yourself!" https://www.caregiveraction.org/connect-intergenerational/

11/17/2025

Check out these FREE weather education classes!!

returns TONIGHT! Get your taste of some FREE weather education right from the source. Classes will run through mid-December so don't miss out! Check out weather.gov/ohx/weather101 to see the full list of remaining classes this fall.

11/17/2025

We had another fun day helping out at the Mobile Market! Volunteers help pack and distribute free produce to people across OKC. At each stop, OKMRC volunteers either assist with collecting data, traffic control, distributing COVID-19 home tests kits, menstrual kits, or distributing produce to families in need. On average, we serve 300 individuals each Friday. On Saturday distributions, we serve 460! Thank you, OKMRC!!!

11/16/2025

Folks from OU Health will be taking us through their FREE Burn Boot Camp, a 6-hour course about caring for burns pre-hospital through recovery. Participants will learn about: initial assessment and airway management, shock and fluid resuscitation, electrical and chemical burn injuries, pediatric burn injuries, pain management, stabilization, and transfer. This is a FREE CE opportunity for nurses, but you do not need to be a nurse to attend! It will be Tuesday, January 27th, from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM in OKC - so SAVE THE DATE!!! Please go to www.okmrc.org for more information!

11/15/2025

🩸 STOP THE BLEED Training – Don’t Miss It!

As we head into the busy holiday season, more folks are hitting the road and tackling home projects — and accidents can happen when we least expect them. Knowing how to control severe bleeding can save a life before help arrives. 🚗🛠️

Join us for our upcoming STOP THE BLEED training! This class is open to anyone who wants to learn these lifesaving skills — we just ask that all non-OKMRC volunteers register in advance so we have enough supplies and seats available. Non-OKMRC folks can register by scanning the QR Code on the flyer or emailing csuns@tulsa-health.org.

💙 Bonus for OKMRC Volunteers: You’ll receive your own individual bleeding control kit for your go-bag after completing the training!

11/14/2025

This weekend, take advantage of the beautiful weather and practice a little personal/family preparedness by working on this checklist! 🍂🍁🍂

Fall is underway and the weekend is near. It's the perfect time to prep your home with a little seasonal maintenance.
Here's your quick fall checklist:
-Check smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
-Clean out those gutters
-Inspect weather stripping around doors/windows
-Trim trees & branches near your home
-Pack or update your supply kit