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What is the Medical Reserve Corps? The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based group of volunteers who can serve during local health emergencies or disasters and assist with local public health or community needs throughout the year. Volunteers will be recruited, trained and mobilized under the direction of the Bristol County Emergency Preparedness Coalition's 4 MRC Units and the local health departments. Bristol County Emergency Preparedness Coalition 4 MRC Units & Communities Serviced. Bristol- Norfolk MRC includes Attleboro * North Attleboro * Norton * Foxboro Plainville * Mansfield * Seekonk * Rehoboth Greater Fall River MRC includes Fall River * Somerset * Swansea * Westport Greater New Bedford MRC includes New Bedford * Fairhaven * Dartmouth * Acushnet Mattapoisett * Marion * Rochester * Freetown Wareham Greater Taunton MRC includes Taunton * Raynham * Dighton * Lakeville Berkley * Easton ________________________________ Who should Join? Medical & Allied Health Professionals, practicing, retired, or otherwise employed including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, nursing assistants, veterinarians, respiratory therapists Public Health Professionals, including health educators, epidemiologists Students in Medical, Nursing, Public Health and Allied Health Professions. Individuals interested in assisting their community, including interpreters, chaplains, administrative assistants, and others who can provide support MRC volunteers can be. * Active or Inactive in their profession * Retired * Students Licensed medical professionals must maintain a current license if they are volunteering to provide medical services within the scope of their license. Medical professionals with an inactive license may still volunteer by providing other services. What can volunteers expect Free Training and Educational Opportunities, Such as CPR, Basic First Aid, Incident Command, Risk Communication & other Emergency preparedness Courses with the possibility of CEUs/CMEs. * Identification Badges Clearly identifying volunteers as part of our team. * Network Opportunities With other local residents and professionals. The Bristol County Emergency Preparedness Coalition 4 MRC Units Needing Volunteers: Bristol-Norfolk MRC Greater Fall River MRC Greater New Bedford MRC Greater Taunton MRC Medical Reserve Corps volunteers may be called upon to assist their communities with: Disaster Response (Natural Disasters, Terrorism or Bioterrorism Events, Infectious Disease Outbreaks * Deliver medical care (within qualifications & expertise level) * Provide language translation * Offer administrative support * Greet and assist residents at emergency dispensing sites or vaccination clinics Community Events Provide support and assistance at community events and activities Public Health Activites Provide education, assistance at community health initiatives, recruitment activities, and preparedness drills How can I join? Contact Cheryl Bushnell Phone 508-367-7519 |