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On June 12, 2014, California Health MRC (CHMRC) was founded to serve communities in times of crisis. What began as a volunteer-led Medical Reserve Corps unit grew into a force of 163 trained individuals ready to respond, support, and serve, in addition to employees. Together, we stood at the front lines during COVID-19, [...]
By Amelia Priest, Senior Director of Client Services, CHMRC Public health data isn’t just about compliance; it’s about connection. For health systems, meeting state-mandated reporting requirements is non-negotiable. But doing it well requires time, precision, and infrastructure that often pulls focus from what matters most: patient care. That’s where CHMRC comes in. Together [...]
By Chief Community Strategy Officer, Natasha Goburdhun | CHMRC In moments like these, when headlines shift by the hour, funding streams feel more fragile, we’re reminded of something simple but powerful: local still matters. At CHMRC, we’ve always centered our work around people and place. While national strategies and federal investments shape the [...]
In small towns and urban pockets alike, something remarkable happens when people come together over food. Not just any food - but food they’ve grown, nurtured, shared. It’s not about flashy initiatives or expensive programs. It’s about neighbors showing up early with stools in hand, kids giggling in line for veggies, and master [...]
🌱 From Garden Beds to Community Threads A Fireside Chat with Gina Brown What if a single school garden could help change an entire community? 📅 Thursday, May 15, 2025 ⏰ 11:00–11:30 AM CT 🎟️ Register Here Pull up a seat for a powerful conversation on growing real change. Join CHMRC CEO Ellen [...]
In New Albany, Indiana, food insecurity isn’t just a statistic—it’s a daily reality. With poverty rates reaching as high as 48% in some neighborhoods and New Albany High School situated in a census tract with a 15% poverty rate, the need is urgent and deeply rooted. But thanks to community-led efforts like Let [...]
Innovation in longevity isn’t just about tech - it’s about rethinking how we connect, care, and build strong communities. Global aging and innovation thought leader, Stephen Johnston, shares his insights on the shift from aging to longevity, the role of AI, and how we can create systems that work for all. 👉 Sign [...]
Missed the live session? Catch up on the conversation and discover how The Bloomerang Network (TBN) is creating new opportunities for collaboration and impact. On April 17, 2025, CHMRC CEO Ellen Young hosted an exclusive webinar introducing The Bloomerang Network, a grassroots initiative designed to connect leaders, innovators, and changemakers across public health, [...]
The Bloomerang Network (TBN) is more than just a platform - it’s a growing movement designed to bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers across community engagement and longevity. Powered by CHMRC, TBN was created as a space where individuals and organizations can collaborate, share insights, and exchange ideas to drive meaningful impact in [...]
🌟 Your community isn’t waiting for someone else’s vision—it’s waiting for YOURS. What does it take to create real, lasting change in communities? Catherine Huckaby, Founder of the Community Positive Project, has spent her career working at the intersection of local government, public service, and grassroots action. In this exclusive interview, she shares [...]
