Since late December, there have been 123 earthquakes of magnitude three or higher in Puerto Rico.
This week, I am visiting Puerto Rico at the invitation of @DeptSaludPR's Secretary of Health, Dr. Rafael Rodriguez Mercado, and assessing the public health needs after the recent earthquakes.
@SecAzar has decleared this a Public Health Emergency; and the #USPHS Commissioned Corps stands ready to provide assistance. Learn more: bit.ly/2NMT9K3
Visiting Camp Santiago @CSJTCPR to tour their medical clinic that provides emergency medical services for the communities in Puerto Rico.
Earlier today at Guánica seeing the devastating impact from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico. Thankful to the volunteers, community health centers, and the members of the PR national guard for all their disaster relief efforts.
It's powerful to see the resiliency of the people and commitment of local government to provide health and social services to the displaced individuals in Puerto Rico.
Wrapped up the day with a site visit in Ponce to tour the medical camp facilities set up at Francisco Montaner Stadium.
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