PORTAGE COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
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PORTAGE COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS |
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Kim Villers R.N., B.S.N., Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
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Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday |
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The mission of the Portage County Medical Reserve Corps is to assist local response efforts during a public health emergency or large-scale event. Through a coordinated Volunteer Reception Center, health professionals (licensed and non-licensed) and community volunteers will come together to assist the Portage County Health Department with various assigned tasks. Together we can all make a difference. |
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A Special THANK YOU to new and existing volunteers who have
completed their Tier 1 and higher trainings!
Haven’t completed Tier 1 Training? It’s not too late……
You can access the training page by
clicking here.
Documentation of training requirements must be submitted to the
MRC coordinator, Kim Villers
kvillers@portageco.com.
Who is eligible to join the MRC? |
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The Medical Reserve Corps is comprised of local health professionals (licensed and non-licensed) and community volunteers who are able to assist their community during the time of a public health emergency. MRC volunteers may be asked to assist in various capacities, including community education and at mass dispensing clinics and shelters, depending on the need.
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Can only medical professionals join the MRC? |
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No. The MRC is the volunteer corps for all people interested in serving during a community event or local emergency response. People of all skill sets are valuable to the Portage County Medical Reserve Corps. Health professionals include, physicians and physicians assistants, RN’s, psychologists/psychiatrists, pharmacists, social workers, clinical counselors, dentists, health educators, veterinarians, and emergency medical service. Community volunteers include students, government officials and citizens.
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How can I join the Portage County MRC? |
| Visit the Ohio Responds Website: http://ohioresponds.gov and click on the MRC logo at the bottom of the page. Then click on the link to “Register as a Volunteer on the Volunteer Registry”. Follow the directions given. Complete local on-line training requirements found on the Volunteer Training page on this site. |
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For more information regarding the Medical Reserve Corps, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section and the Portage County MRC Brochure. |
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