Medical Reserve Corps

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This webpage provides information on the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a national network of more than 300,000 volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. It describes the MRC Program Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding contributions in areas like innovation and leadership. The awards highlight how MRC units build resilience and inspire others across the country. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "Origins."

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Community Health Services; Community Participation; Disaster Planning; Public Health; Public Health Administration; Safety; Volunteers; Emergencies; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

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The Disaster Information Reference Library (DIRL) 2025 · University of Washington Children’s National Creates First Pediatric Medical Reserve Corps in the United States 2015 · National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Is Your Community and Region Pediatric Disaster Ready? 2023 · UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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