Mission Statement:
The mission of the Vanderburgh County Medical Reserve Corps is to train and coordinate dedicated volunteers to support our community emergency agencies in a professional and timely fashion.
Vision Statement:
The Vanderburgh County MRC will be a premier response organization, trained and prepared to give effective and quality response medical services.
Vanderburgh County MRC Goals:
- Recruit and train a reliable, dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer force for disaster response.
- Provide incentives to volunteers to maintain membership.
- Respond to disasters –
– Assist in distribution of medicine and antidotes in case of a bioterrorism or nuclear
attack through Public Health Services.
– Assist hospitals and other acute care entities for surge demands during emergencies.
– Assist in large scale vaccination programs.
– Assist in staffing “shelters” during emergencies.
– Work with existing entities (Law Enforcement, Fire Dept., CERT, EMA) - Assist in educating the Public regarding emergencies of all types.
- Work with the Vanderburgh County Health Department to carry out Public Health measures.
| Training for the Vanderburgh County Medical Reserve Corps is held the second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in Southwestern Healthcare’s Welborn Room next door to the Health Department. |
