Sad news: Infant from SW RivCo died and tested positive for RSV. Read the news release rivco.org/news/health-of…

RivCo Public Health Injury Prevention Services, Overdose Awareness and Prevention Program, partnered with RUHS Medical Center pharmacy staff today to provide overdose prevention trainings at schools in Moreno Valley today. Great information!

Spending part of day in Washington DC as part of a panel to discuss health within the Hispanic community. Very excited to be part of this critical conversation.

Some of our RivCo Public Health staff are spending the day in Jurupa Valley giving away child care safety seats as part of a collaborative program between PH and First 5 Riverside. Today’s giveaway is the fourth and final event. Good work team!

Some of our RivCo Public Health staff took part in a child car seat giveaway in Mecca today (Nov. 15). Public Health teamed with First 5 RivCo . Great event!

RivCo Public Health today is reporting a new mpox case. It is a man 40-plus years from southwest Riverside County. Good reminder to get vaccinated against mpox. Visit ruhealth.org/upcoming-vacci… to learn about planned clinics or get vaccinated Nov. 3 at Palm Springs Pride 6-9 pm.

Barry E. Knight, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer for Riverside County, addresses a gathering of the Riverside County Health Coalition today in Moreno Valley.

Attending quarterly meeting of the Riverside County Health Coalition meeting in Moreno Valley. “Revisiting Racism and Inequity” is the topic.

It's that time again! Get your flu shot today! RivCo Public Health is holding a flu shot clinic now until 5 pm at the Health Administrative Building, 4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside. Protect yourself and loved ones. For anyone 6 months and older.

The flu/COVID vaccine clinic has started at Corpus Christie Church in Corona. No appointment needed. We’ll be out here until 1 pm.

We are in Corona today for flu/COVID vaccine clinic at Corpus Christi Church at 3760 N. McKinley St. vaccines start at 9 am and clinic ends at 1 pm. Flu shots are for those 6 months and older.

This was a great event that highlighted the benefit of walking.

RivCo Public Health’s Francis Marquez is all smiles as she serves up some homemade soup that was part of the Harvest Faire today. The event was held at the Health Administration Building in Riverside. I hear the soups were tasty.

RivCo Public Health today said happy retirement to nurse Marie Weller (center) after 24 years with the department. Marie was an integral part of the Public Health team during the COVID response and so many other events. Happy retirement!

Several RivCo Public Health staff were part of the assessment teams. Great work team!

Today, during the 2023 SoCal Preparedness Summit, our Public Health Epidemiology team were recognized and awarded for their amazing work during the COVID-19 response. Epidemiology continues to communicate data to the public and support our community partners. #SoCalPrepSummit

So Cal is no stranger to disasters, including now too hurricanes. #RivCo stays prepared for these disasters by staying in a constant state of vigilance.

Today county leaders, emergency managers, public health practitioners and partner agencies joined the the SoCal Prep Summit…

Please be careful when outside during the high temperatures! Protect yourselves, loved ones and our furry friends.

Jordan Garrison from RivCo Public Health spent part of Wednesday hanging out with Thunder, the mascot for Lake Elsinore Storm, working on promo for our Homerun for Health event Sept 7. Look out for more details soon!

It's hot out there Riverside County, and the high temperatures can impact your mental health, too. Stay cool, stay healthy. Here are some things to consider...kesq.com/top-stories/20…