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The Health Emergency Response Office (HERO) ensures campus-wide preparedness for public health emergencies at the University of Minnesota.

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With the current unrest in the state of Minnesota, our students' sense of safety in and around campus is more of a priority than ever. Here are some resources for safety, as mentioned in Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Gregg Goldman's recent email.

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The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking from CDC immunization recommendations following federal changes in childhood vaccine schedules. Follow the QR code on the slide above to learn more about the immunizations recommended by MDH.

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It's not too late to get your 2025-2026 vaccinations! According to the Minnesota Department of Health, influenza and COVID are on the rise but vaccination rates remain low. Follow the QR code to find which vaccines are offered by Boynton, and start your spring semester right.

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Today, November 24, is Public Health Thank You Day. THANK YOU to our Medical Reserve Corps members and our partners who are committed to serving our community in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. We celebrate you today and every day! #PublicHealth #MRC

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This Fall's MRC Manager Update is a guest column by HERO's deputy director, Catherine Harrison. Find the column on the HERO page under News to learn more about what we do behind the scenes when responding to an emergency like the Annunciation school shooting.

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We had a great time talking with students at the SPH Practice Day! HERO gives students opportunities to do their APEX/ILE projects with us, learning about public health emergency preparedness and response, and how they can apply what they are learning in their degree programs.

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Yesterday HERO co-hosted a UMNPrepared Steve Rummler Naloxone training with Boynton, where participants learned how to recognize an opioid overdose and observed Naloxone use. For those who couldn't come, we will be having another Naloxone training in November!

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After the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, the U of M MRC Disaster Behavioral Health Team was activated to provide mental health support to the community. We were part of a response that involved government organizations, the Archdiocese, and volunteer organizations.

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Do you know what to do should you find yourself encountering an active shooter/threat? This training, part of the UMNPrepared series, will prepare you to respond in these scenarios by reviewing the choices to evacuate, hide, or, as an option of last resort, challenge the shooter.

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MRC Member Spotlight: Tai Mendenhall, Ph.D., LMFT

Dr. Mendenhall is a Professor and Medical Family Therapist in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at the UMN. He is also the Director of the UMN’s Medical Reserve Corps’ Behavioral Health Response Team.

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When it comes to power outages in the summer heat, here are some tips on how to practice food safety without refrigeration. Learn more about how to stay prepared at https://t.co/QLTSWM4hO9.

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Power outages can be more common in the summer due to increased power usage for air conditioning, and extreme weather events. In the event of a power outage, follow these tips to prepare and protect yourself. Learn more at https://t.co/qEsGWX9wN7.

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Our warming climate can impact our health in a variety of ways in addition to heat-related illnesses. When preparing for the effects of a warming climate, it's important to understand the impacts to individuals, especially those with respiratory sensitivities and allergies.

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Some health conditions can make extreme heat more challenging. If you or someone in your community struggles with extreme heat, reviewing and acting on these tips can help keep you #SummerReady in the case of an emergency.

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With the recent extreme heat warnings in MN, reviewing the signs of heat-related illnesses can help keep you #SummerReady to take action in the case that you or someone around you experiences these symptoms.

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To be #SummerReady, it's important to follow water safety guidelines

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For CPR and AED Awareness week, we asked our staff to pick their favorite CPR song! Songs for chest compressions should have between 100-120 beats per minute (bpm). Let us know your favorite CPR song in the comments!

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Did you know that more people are killed by extreme heat in the U.S. than tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding combined? MDH's STAY COOL MN campaign aims to raise awareness and share tips on how to avoid heat-related illnesses this summer. Learn more at https://t.co/lb1mNLZM1z!

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Any The Daily fans notice our CIDRAP partners mentioned in Wednesday's episode? 🙋‍���️ You can follow the QR code to CIDRAP's website to listen to Dr. Osterholm speak further on new vaccine policies, or find the Osterholm Update podcast on Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, or Apple Podcasts!

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Recently, our very own Oona Beall and Courtney Wetternach presented their talk, "Building STTRONGer MRCs: Assessing and Developing a Standard Training Curriculum" at NACCHO's 2025 Preparedness Summit. #UMNproud #NACCHOSummit2025