Medical Reserve Corps

The Fayette County Health Department has announced that Fayette County now has a registered Medical Reserve Corps

What is a Medical Reserve Corps?

The purpose of a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to plan for, credential and organize medical volunteers in preparation for events and activities in which volunteers will use their professional skills. Events and activities include local, regional or national emergencies and non-emergency activities like public health education & outreach
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Examples of activities that MRC members across the nation have been called to assist with include Hurricane Katrina, H1N1 vaccination clinics and the recent Joplin tornado. In addition to emergencies or disasters, MRC members may also choose to assist with other efforts such as vaccination clinics, public health awareness and more.

Medical, public and mental health professional volunteers can include doctors, physician's assistants, nurses, pharmacists, medical technicians, counselors, social workers, psychologists, veterinarians, epidemiologists, EMTs, etc.

Non-medical professionals and volunteers are also needed to fulfill roles such as volunteer coordinators, clerical support, security, transportation or child care.

Why Volunteer?

You've worked hard to master a variety of skills - volunteering is a simple and effective way to use and improve those skills while helping to keep your family, friends and neighbors safe and healthy. Other benefits of volunteering include being a part of team trained to provide support during a public health emergency and networking with other medical and public health professionals.

Who do I contact to get involved or get more information?

You can register or log on to an existing account at Ohio Responds

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Contact Pam Thornburg, MRC Coordinator
Email: fayettecountymrc@yahoo.com
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