Sedgwick County, Kansas Medical Reserve Corps

1530 S. Oliver, Suite 270 ▪ Wichita, KS 67218 ▪ Tel: (316) 660-7344 ▪ Fax: (316) 660-5550
Ellen Bayhylle, Coordinator

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Medical Reserve Corps

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What is the Medical Reserve Corps and why is it needed?

Sedgwick County, Kansas Medical Reserve Corp 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 Information

MRC units across the United States continue to grow. Click here for more information or to find a unit near you.
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, contact your local chapter. Click her to visit the Midway-Kansas chapter of the American Red Cross.
Update your training information with Sedgwick County MRC. Knowledge keeps you and those around you safe and allows you to succeed in a disaster situation!
Now more than ever, having correct, up-to-date contact information for MRC volunteers is vital. Update your contact information.

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.