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Yuma County Health Department |
| Program name: |
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Medical Reserve Corps |
| Description : |
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About the Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) was founded after President Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address, in which he asked all Americans to volunteer in support of their country.
The MRC is a partner program of Citizen Corps, a national network of volunteers dedicated to ensuring hometown security. Citizen Corps, along with the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Peace Corps are all part of the President's USA Freedom Corps, which promotes volunteerism and service throughout the nation.
MRC units are community-based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers – medical professionals and others – who want to donate their time and expertise to promote healthy living throughout the year and to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
What Can MRC Volunteers Do?
Assist local hospitals and health departments
With surge personnel needs.
Participate in community preparedness Activities, such as exercises for shelters, mass prophylaxis, vaccination clinics, and other emergency scenarios.
Train with local emergency response partners. And more...Medical Reserve Corps
National Priorities...Meeting Local Needs
The civilian, volunteer
Medical Reserve Corps serves as a wonderful example of true American patriotism. Through the work and service provided in towns, cities, and counties across the United States, Medical Reserves Corps volunteers are making an immediate and lasting effect on the health and safety of their neighbors – and the Nation.” |
| Hours of Operation: |
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Medecal Reserve Corps. is a 24/7 |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
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Who can be a Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer?
MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals. Such as: physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, and epidemiologists. Other community members, such as interpreters, chaplains, office workers,and legal advisors, can fill other vital support positions. If You like to serve your community and like to help people in need you are a perfect candidate for Medical Reserve Corps.
1-Are you a retired medical professional?
2-Are you concerned about emergency & preparedness?
Do you like to help your community?
You are perfect For Medical Reserve Corps.
What does Medical Reserve Corps do?
Support local public health initiatives and the goals of the Department of Public Health Services District.
MRC volunteers supplement existing local emergency and public health resources. |
| Intake Procedure: |
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Fill an application at Yuma County Public Health Services District. or call and we send you one by mail
our Phone # 928 317 4624 ext 1728 |
| Insurance Information: |
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volunteers are covered under our work mans compensation state law |
| Languages Spoken: |
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English, Spanish |
| Fees: |
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No fees |
| Primary Contact: |
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Martha Alonzo, Admin. Assistant, (928) 317-4624, (email)
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| Address: |
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2200 W 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
This location is handicap accessible
(See a map)
Directions:
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by Juvenile justice court on 28th street & avenue B
Nearest Bus Stop: ycap, door minute walk |
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