Make A Difference - Join Medical Reserve Corps

Did you know that the McHenry County Medical Reserve Corps is part of a program aimed at creating local volunteers to provide assistance to their communities during an emergency or disaster?

After the tragic events of September 11th, thousands of citizens responded by volunteering to help in any way they could. To provide a framework for volunteers, President Bush launched the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in 2002.  MRC units contribute their skill and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need.

The County’s MRC is an important part of the McHenry County Department of Health’s (MCDH) emergency preparedness and response strategy.  MRC volunteers come from both medical and non-medical backgrounds and are pre-identified, trained and credentialed.  They help to fortify McHenry County’s ability to respond to terrorist activity, natural disasters and emergency health events.  MRC volunteers can also work to strengthen the overall health and well-being of the community by participating in MCDH activities throughout the year.

You can make a difference in McHenry County with your expertise, energy and enthusiasm by joining the MRC.  For more information, call Liz Hackett at 815-334-4932 or visit www.mcdhprepare.info to get an application and view other resources.

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Opportunity To Assist Health Efforts In Times of Special Need

The McHenry County Medical Reserve Corps (MCMRC) will host an orientation and training at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 27 at The Pointe, 5650 Northwest Highway, in Crystal Lake.  New volunteers and those interested in joining the Corps are encouraged to attend.  Light refreshments will be served. 

The MRC is a community-based network of volunteers that assist public health efforts in times of special need or disaster, e.g. during a major communicable disease outbreak, an earthquake, flood, fire, evacuation or an act of terrorism. Members of an MRC may also volunteer their time throughout the year in order to promote community public health and education.  MRCs are organized and trained to work in emergency situations to supplement existing local emergency plans and resources.

The MCMRC welcomes volunteers for nonmedical critical support functions as well as current or retired health professionals.  These individuals play a critical role in strengthening McHenry County’s ability to respond in emergency situations.  For learn more about McHenry County’s MRC, call Liz Hackett at 815-334-4932 or visit www.mcdhprepare.info.