- MRC units are community-based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources.
- MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, epidemiologists, paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Many community members—interpreters, chaplains, office workers, legal advisors, and others — can fill key support positions.
- MRC units are provided specific areas to target that strengthen the public health infrastructure of their communities by the U.S. Surgeon General. These are outlined priorities for the health of individuals, and the nation as a whole, which also serve as a guide to the MRC. The overarching goal is to improve health literacy, and in support of this, she wants us to work towards increasing disease prevention, eliminating health disparities, and improving public health preparedness.
For more information on Medical Reserve Corps visit www.medicalreservecorps.gov or contact your area Medical Reserve Corps below.
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12-12-11
11:45 hrs