{"id":109,"date":"2016-09-07T16:01:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T16:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/eastern-shore\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2022-12-19T20:35:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T20:35:28","slug":"mrc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/eastern-shore\/mrc\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Reserve Corps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Eastern Shore Medical Reserve Corps web page!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The purpose of the MRC program is to strengthen the community by establishing a local team of trained medical, public health, and other community volunteers.\u00a0 After September 11th thousands of Americans responded by volunteering to help in any way they could.\u00a0 Many more asked, “what can I do to help?”\u00a0 The MRC brings volunteers together to supplement existing local emergency plans and resources in cities, towns, and counties throughout the United States.<\/p>\n

You can find us HERE on Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Since major emergencies can overwhelm the capabilities of our first responders, especially during the first 12 to 72 hours, MRC volunteers will be trained and used to work in coordination with existing local emergency response programs.<\/p>\n

Who Can Volunteer?\u00a0 \"\"<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, medical assistants, nursing assistants, and others.\u00a0 Community members without medical training are also needed to volunteer to assist with administrative and other essential support function.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 What Do Volunteers Do?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n