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What is the Medical Reserve Corps  (MRC)?                

On June 19th, 2006, the Medina County Medical Reserve Corps was officially registered with the Office of the US Surgeon General in the Department of Health and Human Services.


The Medina County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is community-based and functions as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies. 


The Medina County MRC is a volunteer group that brings health care professionals and others together to support local public health, emergency and medical services. As the events of September 11th unfolded, many Americans reacted by offering to help. In order to provide the rapid response needed in a disaster, volunteers must be trained and organized. A key function of the MRC is to provide members with specialized training and preparation.

If you are interested in joining the Medina County MRC, please call 330-723-9688 or toll-free at 1-888-723-9688. Ask for Jessica Miles, MRC Coordinator. Email the MRC Coordinator.

Click here to see the Medina County MRC brochure.

Who is eligible to join the MRC?

We are looking for all medical and non-medical professionals as well as people with other special skills who can provide basic support services during both emergency and non-emergency events. This includes, but is not limited to, licensed medical professionals, non-licensed volunteers with medical backgrounds, active and inactive professionals, mental health professionals, clergy, public health professionals, emergency medical technicians, health educators and volunteers with other specialties. Anyone 18 years of age or older is eligible to join the MRC. There is a role for everyone!
 

What training do I need to become a member of the MRC?

Newly registered MRC volunteers are required to complete the Introduction to the MRC training. This free training is provided by the MRC unit. Training is valid for three years. Upon completion of the third year as a registered volunteer, the volunteer must satisfactorily complete an updated or "refresher" state-approved training course. Available trainings will be posted on this page.

MRC TRAINING INFORMATION
REGISTER NOW!!! The next Introduction to the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) training program is scheduled for: March 27, 2012 at the Medina County Health Department, from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Please contact Jessica Miles, MRC Coordinator, at 330-662-0517 or send Jessica an email for more information. For paper registration/view training brochure, click here.

Liability Protection
Ohio Revised Code 121.404 provides liability protection to registered Ohio Citizen Corps volunteers (which includes Ohio MRC volunteers) during local, state or federally-declared emergencies, disasters, drills and trainings. The statute also exempts a registered volunteer's personal information in the Ohio Citizen Corps database from public disclosure. It is critical that the registration process be completed in its entirety to be eligible for liability protection.
Click here for more information on Liability Protection for MRC volunteers.

 
VOLUNTEER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Join The Medina County MRC Today!

Click here for the Volunteer Application Form.

You may email, fax, or mail your completed application to:
Jessica Miles, MRC Coordinator
Medina County Health Department
4800 Ledgewood Drive
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-662-0517
Fax: 330-723-9659
Email

 
Want to learn more about the MRC? Watch this video about joining the Medical Reserve Corps!
MRC Newsletters/Articles

MRC in the News
Please click here to read story about the recent efforts with our Medina County Medical Reserve Corps information campaign exercise being conducted through the Medina Health Department!

 

 

2011 Volunteer Recognition
 Congratulations to Carol Callahan the Medina County Health Department Volunteer of the Year
Colleen Rice (right) presents the Medina County Health Department Volunteer
of the Year award to Carol Callahan (left) on April 26, 2011.
 
 
Jessica Miles (right), MRC Coordinator, with the Medina County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer of the Year Lois Thomas, RN (left) on April 26, 2011.
 
 
 
 
 

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