Recommendations for Individuals & Families
Become Involved!
Begin the Sedgwick County
Medical Reserve Corps Application process today.
If you are interested
in only participating in Mass Pharmaceutical or Mass
Vaccination clinics, enter
HERE.
What
is the Medical Reserve Corps and why is it needed?
Many unaffiliated or spontaneous volunteers responded
to the events that occurred on September 11, 2001,
offering themselves to be of assistance in any way
possible. It was quickly discovered however that it was
impossible to verify the credentials of these
volunteers. Therefore many volunteers could not be
utilized in the days after the emergency.
In response to this situation, the Medical Response
Corps (MRC) was founded in 2002. The MRC provides
credentialing and training for a response prior to a
disaster. MRC volunteers can be verified quickly and
placed into needed roles whenever the need arises.
Over 600 community-based volunteer units across the
country comprise the national MRC. These groups locally
organize and utilize volunteers – medical professionals
and others. The volunteers promote healthy living
throughout the year and prepare for and respond to
emergencies. In order to be a member of the Sedgwick
County MRC, one does not have to be a Sedgwick County
resident.
News and Events
Keep
Up-to-date and Informed
·
Kansas MRC has grown! We now have
eight Medical Reserve Corps Units. The newest unit
is now forming in Butler County and is
currently looking for Volunteers –
Congratulations!
·
The
local
American Red Cross offers many courses that are
helpful to MRC volunteers. To sign up for
trainings such as CPR, Psychological First Aid,
Shelter Operations and others, go to
http://midwaykansas.redcross.org and click
on "Courses" on the left-hand side.
·
Don’t forget to
update
us regarding any new training you receive
or reviews! Knowledge keeps you and those
around you safe and allows you to succeed in a
disaster situation!
The MRC Mission
Establish
teams of non-medical, medical and public health
professional volunteers who can contribute their skills
and expertise throughout the year and during times of
community need.
Contact your Coordinator
Ellen Bayhylle
316-660-7344
mrc@sedgwick.gov
1530 S Oliver, Suite 130
Wichita, KS 67218
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