Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps
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 occuring 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 in 2002 at the request of President Bush to assist communities during emergencies. The Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps was established in December 2006 and is a group of health care professionals trained to support 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, dentisits, mental health professionals, EMTs and others are needed to provide support services from clerical to computer support to traige, transportation and commnications.
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.