The mission of the Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps is to establish, organize, and implement a local Medical Reserve Corps unit that is appropriately trained to react to incidents occurring in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties.
What is Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps?
The National Medical Reserve Corps program was created as a part of Citizen Corps in2002 at the request of President Bush to assist communities during emergencies.
The Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps was establishing December 2006 and is a group of health care professionals trained to support the local response agencies.
Who can register?
Any citizen who is 18 years of age or older may join the MRC. A wide range of medical professionals such as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, dentists, mental health professionals, EMTs, and others are needed to provide direct medical services. A large number of non-medical volunteers are also needed to provide support services from clerical to computer support to triage, transportation, and communications.
What is required?
MRC Volunteers must complete a registration form and a required “Introduction to MRC” training that includes a certificate for the National Incident Management System training IC 700 and IC 100 courses which can be completed on your own time.
How do I register and receive training?
Please Visit our MRC Training & Registration page by clicking here. If you have further question you can contact Susan Kovach:
50 Westchester Drive Austintown, OH 44515
skovach@mahoninghealth.org
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Volunteer to Make a Difference!
When you sign up to be a volunteer you become an identified professional resource for times of emergency and non-emergency events. You will be contacted with all available trainings and excercises. All trainings/excercises are optional once the "Introduction to MRC training is completed.
Thank you for supporting the Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps