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ARHS Public Health Preparedness & Response
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Volunteer - Join the NENC MRC!
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We are always looking for help. This page will show how you can make a difference and help in public health
and medical emergencies.
The
mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing
and utilizing public health, medical, and other volunteers.
The
Northeast North Carolina Medical Reserve Corps (NENC MRC) is a collaborative partnership between many agencies in Northeastern North Carolina. The primary sponsoring agencies are Albemarle Regional Health Services, the Martin
Tyrrell Washington Health District, Hyde County Department of Public Health, and Dare County Department of Public Health. These four public health agencies have joined forces to coordinate a 12-county Medical Reserve
Corps to meet the community needs in public health and medical emergencies. The
12 counties covered are as follows: Bertie, Camden,
Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Martin, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington.
NENC MRC File Downloads:
NENC MRC Brochure
NENC MRC Membership At-A-Glance
NENC MRC Responder Interest Form
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What can NENC MRC Volunteers do?
Local volunteer responders will actively support local public health, hospitals, and emergency management in
the following areas:
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Community Outreach
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Provide health education, assist with preventive health screenings, and assist with yearly flu clinics
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Support to existing community service organizations
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Community Support
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Medical Surge
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Shift Relief and Backfill at Hospitals
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Unusual disease outbreaks or suspected bioterrorism events, which may require investigation, or mass prophylaxis
or immunization
Who can volunteer?
ANYONE!! NENC MRC volunteers include anyone who desires to be an active part of community preparedness activities. NENC MRC Volunteers include
the following:
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What is the MRC?
The MRC is a partner program of Citizens Corps, a national network of volunteers
dedicated to ensuring hometown security. MRC Units are community-based and function
as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time
and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
The NENC MRC works with several regional and local community partners in the
counties of Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Gates, Martin, Tyrrell,
Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Washington.
Agency Partners include:
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Local Emergency Management
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The Greater Albemarle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
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Albemarle Hospital
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Bertie Memorial Hospital
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Chowan Hospital
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The Outer Banks Hospital
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Washington County Hospital
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Martin General Hospital
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Eastern Region MRC
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Public Health Regional Surveillance Team 1
Training Requirements
As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained to respond in emergency situations.
Training requirements include basic first aid and CPR, National Incident Management
System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS), and disaster and risk situational
awareness.
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Application Process:
- Interest Form submitted to MRC Coordinator
- Phone Interview/ Process Review
- ServNC.org Application
- Valid Identification
- License and Certificate Verification
- Background Check (through employer or MRC)
- Service/ Confidentiality Waivers
Active Responder Requirements:
- 18 years of age
- Training (see below)
- Participate in at least two activities per calendar year through MRC or responder agency (training,
community activity, or exercise)
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Need additional information??
NENC MRC & Albemarle Regional Health Services:
252-337-6716
NENC MRC & MTW Health District:
252-791-3125
NENC MRC & Dare County Dept. of Public Health:
252-475-5073
NENC MRC & Hyde County Dept. of Public Health:
252-926-4391
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