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NEW VOLUNTEER RAPID ORIENTATION
The Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (SWVA MRC) Rapid Orientation Podcast was produced by Mr. Richard Charles, Director of Human Resource Services and Employee Records with Virginia Tech. The SWVA MRC is indebted to Mr. Charles and appreciates his willingness to take on this project. The SWVA MRC also appreciates the support of Virginia Tech.
The Rapid Orientation Podcast will be available for access by new applicants until December 1, 2009. Once an applicant has completed the podcast and submitted an application through the Virginia Volunteer Health System (https://vms.vdh.virginia.gov/vms/), please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 276-274-0555 or swva.mrc@vdh.virginia.gov for final instructions.
The SWVA MRC hope applicants will enjoy this new orientation opportunity. Thank you for your interest in serving your community.
OCTOBER
Boo to the Flu 2 Exercise
Date: Friday, October 2, 2009
Time: 10: a.m. to Noon
Location: East Ridge High School in Pikeville, Kentucky, 19471 Lick Mountain Rd, Lick Creek, Kentucky
Description: The Kentucky Department of Health is conducting a drive-through vaccine exercise on Friday, October 2nd. The Virginia Department of Health is assisting with this exercise and the SWVA MRC has been invited to participate in this exercise. Any Currently Registered SWVA MRC member who is a Registered Nurse, please contact Kristina Morris at 276-274-0555 to indicate your availability for this exercise. Additional information will be provided at that time.
Seasonal Flu Clinics In LENOWISCO Health District
Date: October 5 - 9, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:p.m.
Location: Public Schools in Wise County, Lee County, Scott County and City of Norton
Description: The LENOWISCO Health District is inviting SWVA MRC members to assist with seasonal flu clinics to be held in public schools throughout the region. The request is for currently licensed Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners to act as vaccinators. SWVA MRC members are encouraged to work the full-day; however, the Health Department will be happy to accommodate members who will only be available for a half-day shift. To volunteer for this excellent training opportunity, please contact Kristina Morris, ASAP, at 276-274-0555 or swva.mrc@vdh.virginia.gov.
Remote Area Medical Expedition in Grundy, Virginia
Date: October 3-4, 2009
Time: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Riverview Elementary School in Grundy, Virginia
Sponsor: Remote Area Medical Organization sponsors this free medical clinic annually in Buchanan County. Patients may receive dental, vision and medical care free of charge. For additional information or to register as a volunteer, visit www.ramusa.org.
H1N1:Nurses Ready to Respond
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. EST (3:00 - 4:30 CST)
Location: Satellite conference and live webcast
Description: Sponsored by the Alabama Public Health Training Network to brief nurses on novel H1N1 and public health response. See attached flyer for additional information. Click to register: http://www.adph.org/ALPHTN/Default.asp?id=3837
Hurricanes, Hot Zones and H1N1: Are We Prepared for them All?
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, Tennessee – Grand Soldier’s Ballroom
Description: Assistant U. S. Surgeon General David Rutstein will speak as part of the “Leading Voices in Public Health” series sponsored by the ETSU College of Public Health
Washington County "Ladies Day Out"
Date: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon
If you would be available to assist with the SWVA MRC display, the Skin Analysis Booth or the Bone Density Booth, please contact Kristina Morris at 276-274-0555. Excellent Opportunity for our SWVA MRC members to get out and meet some new people, enjoy the festivities and assist the Mount Rogers Health Department.
Regional Citizen Corps Council Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 9:45 a.m. - Noon
Location: Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode Street, Bristol, VA
Description: Fall 2009 Regional Citizen Corps Council Meeting is being sponsored by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Please see the attached information for agenda and registration information.
Media Training Workshop
Date: October 19-20, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center, 141 Highland Drive, Lebanon
Description: This workshop is to teach professionals to be effective spokespersons for their companies and organization. William Wampler and Kathy Still, both with the University of Virginia at Wise, will lead the seminar. The cost for the conference is $295. Registration deadline is October 12th. To register or for more information, visit www.svtdc.org or call 276-889-8180.
Health Literary Conference
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: SWVA Higher Education Center, Abingdon, Virginia
Description: Virginia Tech Southwest Center is sponsoring this one-day conference. For registration and agenda information, see attached brochure.
HIV Prevention Counseling (The Fundementals)
Date: October 28th and 29th
Time: 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. each day
Location: Inova Juniper Program, 8001 Forbes Place, Springfield, VA
Sponsor: Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center & Inova Juniper Program are sponsoring this two-part training event. The Fundementals is approved for 13 nursing contact hours and will provide guidelines and skill-building opportunities for implementation of prevention counseling and HIV antibody testing. Additional information, costs and registration form are attached.
DECEMBER
Rural EMS Summit
Date: December 10th and 11th
Location: Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, Virginia
Sponsor: This free summit is to develop strategic initiatives and objectives for a state plan to address the needs of rural EMS agencies in Virginia. Kevin McGinnis, MPS, EMT-P will be the key note speaker and meeting facilitator. Kevin is the Program Advisor to the National Association of State EMS Officials, a former state EMS director and the author of the Rural and Frontier Emergency Medical Services Agenda for the Future. Attendees are responsible for hotel accomodations and travel costs. For a full description, agenda and registration information, see the attached agenda.
