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Chillicothe/Ross Medical Reserve Corps Unit Profile

Community/Jurisdiction Served:
Ohio - Ross County

Sponsoring Organization:
Ross County Health District
 
Date Established:
12/7/2006
 
Unit Information:
475 Western Ave.
Suite 1A
Chillicothe, OH  45601
http://www.rosscountyhealth.com
 
Contact Information:
Rami Yoakum
475 Western Ave.
Suite 5A
Chillicothe, OH  45601
Phone: (740) 779-1039

Profile:
The Chillicothe/Ross Medical Reserve Corps will serve 76,000 residents of Ross County and serve as a partnering and support agency for many county agencies, including the Ross County Health District. Our goal is to bring together qualified individuals who want to lend their expertise, and be available to assist their fellow residents in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. We are currently advertising and promoting an initial meeting, scheduled for October 5, 2006.
 
Volunteer Count:
Physicians    1
Physician Assistants    1
Nurse Practitioners    0
Nurses    11
Pharmacists    0
Dentists    1
Veterinarians    0
Mental Health Professionals    0
EMS Professionals    2
Respiratory Therapists    0
Other Public Health/Medical    1
Non-Public Health/Non-Medical    2
Total 19

 
Recent Activities:
11/13/2007
Mass mailing recruitment for nurses in Ross County.

11/2/2007
Mass mailing recruitment for nurses in Ross County.

9/20/2007
Mass mailing recruitment of nurses in Ross County.

9/13/2007
Mass mailing recruitment of nurses in Ross County.

8/6/2007
Chillicothe/Ross MRC Coordinator had a booth at the county fair August 6th through August 10th where we educated the community on emergency prepardness. Five 2 person emergency bags where given away as a daily drawing. Homeland Security information from ready.gov was handed out and applications for MRC Volunteers where available for those interested in volunteering.


 

Last Updated on 12/31/2009

 
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