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News Archive - 2008
September
- Local MRC Steps up in Crises
September 15, 2008
Though the National Weather Service warned that Hurricane Ike would carry heavy rain and dangerous winds hundreds of miles inland, it did not deliver bus and plane loads of storm evacuees to the Fort Smith area.
- Medical Reserve Corps Seeking Volunteers
September 11, 2008
This hurricane season's succession of dangerous storms underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and the value of having a trained corps of local volunteers available for rapid response in Southwest Georgia, says Southwest Georgia Public Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant.
- Volunteers Needed for Wellesley's Medical Reserve Corps
September 10, 2008
September marks the end of summer and for many, a return to school or work. It also heralds in raucous weather patterns.
- Volunteers Needed for Medical Reserve Corps
September 8, 2008
BURLINGTON – The Burlington Board of Health is currently seeking residents to volunteer for the Burlington Volunteer Reserve Corps Medical Reserve Corps (MRC).
- Health Care Volunteers Encouraged to Join Medical Reserve Corps
September 4, 2008
The North Central Health District of Georgia hopes volunteers will step up in case of a medical emergency.
August
- Volunteers Invited to Medical Reserve Corps Training Sessions
August 28, 2008
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center’s Medical Reserve Corps is offering three special training sessions for prospective, new and current MRC volunteers.
- New Jersey Medical Reserve Corps Honors Graduates
August 12, 2008
Ocean County MRC Volunteers at their graduation ceremony in Toms River.The Ocean County Medical Reserve Corps Team proudly graduated 39 new members at a ceremony held at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, NJ on August 11.
- Health Dept. Plans ‘Kit’ Event
August 7, 2008
WESTFORD – Westford Health Department and Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps join forces to prepare families for emergencies.
- Subject of Search Near I-70 Found
August 7, 2008
Saline County deputies spent about two hours Thursday morning, Aug. 7, looking for a man who had walked away from a van transporting people between mental health facilities.
July
- Local Team Ready for Emergencies
July 24, 2008
Last month’s powerful storms and flooding in the Midwest—the worst in 15 years—devastated families, businesses, crops and properties along rivers and reservoirs.
- Your City Needs you: Medical Reserve Corps Being Formed
July 15, 2008
Somerville – The Somerville Health Department is working to mobilize volunteers for a Medical Reserve Corps that would assist in the event of a health emergency and with local public health needs throughout the year.
- Medical Reserve Corps Gets $5,000
July 11, 2008
The Fairfield Board of Selectmen voted unanimously, at its July 2 meeting, to approve the appropriation of $5,000, funded by federal grants, to cover the costs of Fairfield's continued efforts to develop the Fairfield-Easton Medical Reserve Corps (MRC).
June
- Medical Reserve Corps Organizing
June 25, 2008
Salina Regional Health Center has received a $10,000 grant from the National Alliance of City and County Health Organizations to help form the North Central Kansas Medical Reserve Corps.
- Ketchikan to Host Medical Reserve Corps Western Region Conference
June 23, 2008
KETCHIKAN – Ketchikan will host 100+ representatives from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Annual Western Region Conference September 18-19, 2008.
- Agency Seeks Volunteers for Medical Reserve Corps
June 23, 2008
A local organization is seeking volunteers to assist during public health crises. The Monroe County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Division created a medical reserve corps unit in February to assist during public health emergencies.
May
- Preparing for Disaster is Coalition's Goal
May 28, 2008
DANVERS – Pictures of natural disaster populate the news lately, and Danvers had its own man-made explosive event 18 months ago, all of which might have some wondering what to do to map their family’s safe exit.
- Medical Reserve Corps Sponsors "Dog and Jog" Event May 24
May 21, 2008
The first annual "Dog and Jog" will be held Saturday, May 24, starting at the Guthrie Playground parking lot at Indian Foothills Park. The 5k run and one-mile Dog Fun Walk will benefit emergency preparedness for pets sponsored by the Saline Medical Reserve Corps.
- Medical Reserve Corps Ready for Action
May 10, 2008
Tulsa's Medical Reserve Corps is sort of an invisible army. At more than 1,000 volunteers strong, the corps is ready to respond to any major disaster within 48 hours.
- Mohave County MRC Brings Home the Gold With a President’s Volunteer Service Award
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May 6, 2008
KINGMAN – The Mohave County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) celebrated receiving The President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2007 in April.
- MCMRC Earns National Honor
May 6, 2008
The Mohave County Medical Reserve Corps received a national award for service. Last month, the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation presented the volunteer group with the President's Volunteer Service Award for 2007.
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April
- United Way Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
April 28, 2008
More than two dozen volunteers were honored on Monday by the United Way of the Midlands. The winners helped the less fortunate, aided after disasters and sent aid to war-torn countries.
- Cranford Nurse Helps Recruit Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers
April 24, 2008
Margaret Pipchick, a nurse and Cranford resident, has joined the effort to recruit more volunteer physicians and registered nurses for The Medical Reserve Corps of Union County, created shortly after 9/11 to be available in the event of an emergency.
- Marathon Volunteers Have Healing Vision
April 19, 2008
For more than 20,000 people, the Boston Marathon is the culmination of months of work and a grueling training regimen.
- Onslow County MRC Receives Statewide Recognition
April 18, 2008
ONSLOW COUNTY – The Onslow County NC Chapter of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has been chosen as the North Carolina MRC of the Year in recognition of its outstanding contributions to emergency preparedness for Onslow County citizens.
- Saisi to Attend Conference
April 1, 2008
RUMFORD – Kevin N. Saisi of Rumford will represent the Oxford County Medical Reserve Corps at the sixth annual Medical Reserve Corps National Leadership and Training Conference, hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in Portland, Oregon, April 7-11.
March
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February
- Grants Aid in Emergency Management
February 29, 2008
ACUSHNET – Two grants will help the Greater New Bedford Medical Reserve Corps plan and respond to large-scale emergencies, according to a press release from Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher.
- Volunteers Help Keep Town Prepared in Event of Emergency
February 28, 2008
WAYLAND – No one likes to think of it, but have you ever wondered what might happen if Wayland were hit with a severe public health emergency such as a flu pandemic or a bioterrorist event?
- Medical Reserve Corp. Receives National Award
February 15, 2008
PIKEVILLE – The Pike County Medical Reserve Corps received a $5,000 Capacity Building Award from the Office of the Surgeon General’s Office of the Civilian Medical Reserve Corps (OCVMRC).
- Medical Reserve Grant Won
February 12, 2008
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Health Department has received a $10,000 grant to help set up a citywide medical reserve corps.
January
- Reservists Critical to Medical Network
January 28, 2008
The Arkansas Medical Reserve Corps was less than a month old when the state faced an influx of evacuees from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
- Medical Reserve Corps Wants You
January 26, 2008
WHEELING – Triage, Mass Casualty Awareness, Isolation and Quarantine—these are some of the training classes health officials want residents to attend in preparation for possible disasters.
- Mass Vaccination Drill Set
January 24, 2008
LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health will conduct a mass vaccination drill Feb. 9, in Lake Havasu City during which 2,500 flu shots will be given, free of charge, during a four-hour period.
- Volunteers Sworn in for Regional Medical Reserve Corps
January 21, 2008
More than 30 members of the Westport Weston Wilton Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) were sworn in on Dec. 19 at a holiday breakfast reception at the Westport Senior Center.
- UMass Amherst Medical Reserve Corps Expanded Web Site Debuts
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January 7, 2008
AMHERST – Since its beginning two years ago, the UMass Amherst Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has grown to include more than 300 members. Now, the unit is growing again, with the launch of an expanded Web site.
- Acushnet Seeking Emergency Volunteers
January 4, 2008
ACUSHNET – The town is seeking volunteers to join the local chapter of the Greater New Bedford Medical Reserve Corps. A creation of the Southcoast Emergency Planning Partnership, the corps is intended to recruit, train and organize teams of volunteers to respond in an emergency.
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Last Updated on 12/1/2008
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