Medical Reserve Corps

The Henry County Medical Reserve Corps (MCMRC), in collaboration with the Henry County Health Department, is designed to help Henry County strengthen public health, reduce vulnerability, build resilience, and improve preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

MRC units organize and utilize local volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and to support ongoing preparedness initiatives. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds who want to improve the health and safety of their communities.

The need for the MRC became apparent after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when medical and public health professionals, eager to volunteer in support of emergency relief activities, found that there was no organized approach to channel their efforts. As a result, the MRC was established to provide a way to recruit, train, and activate medical and public health professionals and other volunteers to respond to community health needs during disasters and other public health emergencies.

MRC Activities

Examples of activities that MRC volunteers participate in and support include the following:

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Medical Reserve Corps Brochure