January 2006
AVOID THE RUSH - REGISTER FOR THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS TODAY!
Volunteers are needed for many public health emergencies, as well as for non-emergency programs and activities in our local communities on a regular basis. Recent natural disasters and the threat of a pandemic outbreak have attracted much attention to the immediacy of these needs, and the realization that it is too late to organize and register when the disaster occurs.more>>
November 2005
VOLUNTEERS URGED TO REGISTER NOW WITH THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS FOR FUTURE DISASTERS
Offers came in from across the Commonwealth in September from people wanting to help respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. In addition to offers to send food, water and medicine, medically trained people and others volunteered their services to help with relief efforts in the impacted areas. more>>
August 29, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA RESPONSE EFFORTS
(Washington, D.C.) -- Voluntary organizations are seeking cash donations to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in Gulf Coast states, according to Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response. more>>
August 2, 2005
DHS ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
MRC Units Should Plan to Participate NOW!
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced its participation in the National Association of Town Watch 22nd annual National Night Out (NNO) event, scheduled for August 2, 2005. more>>
August 2005
ALEXANDRIA MRC UPDATE (NEWSLETTER) -
(Alexandria, Va.)-Summer/Fall 2005, Volume 1/Issue 1 - View it Here
July 22, 2005
DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
WHEREAS, the health and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia are of the utmost importance to the Department of Health; Adopted by the State Board of Health on 7/22/2005 more>>
July 2005
HURRICANE SEASON - OFF TO A BUSY START!
There have been more 'declared' tropical storms prior to July this year than usual. As we move through the next few months, you and your area of the state may be involved in hurricane preparedness or response activities. more>>
June 2005
DISASTER VOLUNTEER DAY - A SUCCESS!
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with other state and local organizations, hosted the first ever - Disaster Volunteer Day on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the Arthur Ashe Center, in Richmond, VA. more>>
April 2005
VIRGINIA MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS COORDINATORS ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
San Francisco, California
April 20 - 22
Medical Reserve Corps and Health Volunteer program coordinators representing health departments in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, the University of Virginia, Loudoun, Rappahannock, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Southside Virginia, Southwest Virginia, Roanoke, Rappahannock/Rapidan and the VDH state office, attended the third annual National Leadership Conference, sponsored by the National Medical Reserve Corps, at the Westin St. Francis, in San Francisco, California. more>>
February 2005
CHALLENGES IN MANAGING VOLUNTEERS DURING BIOTERRORISM RESPONSE.
John Clizbe, Emergency Planner for Alexandria Health District has written an excellent article on Challenges in Managing Volunteers During Bioterrorism Response. The article was written and published in the Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Enewsletter http://www.biosecurityjournal.com/). more>>
December 2004
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PERSONNEL AND MRC COORDINATORS RECEIVE CITIZEN CORPS AWARDS
Several VDH employees received Citizen Corps awards during the Virginia Public Safety Outreach Conference held in Richmond November 17-18, 2004. more>>
November 2004
THE NATIONAL MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS HAS RECOGNIZED TWO NEW MRC UNITS IN VIRGINIA , SINCE SEPTEMBER
CONGRATULATIONS goes to J.J. Justis who registered and received approval for the Eastern Shore MRC in September, and Bob Wilburn who registered and received approval for the Hanover MRC this week.
The Eastern Shore MRC includes the town of Chincoteague, and the counties of Accomac and Northampton. The group is becoming organized under the Medical Reserve Corps focus and orientation and training of volunteers has already started. more>>
September 21, 2004
VIRGINIA MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
(Richmond, Va.)—The Virginia Medical Reserve Corps is launching a volunteer recruitment campaign as part of National Preparedness Month. Medical Reserve Corps volunteers are needed to support public health response activities during times of emergency. Volunteers might respond to any health emergencies, including communicable disease outbreaks, natural disasters, or possible terrorism incidents. more>>
September 8, 2004
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEPLOYS TEAM TO FLORIDA
(Richmond, Va.)—The Virginia Department of Health is sending a public health response team to Florida to assist with the operation of shelters following Hurricane Frances. more>>
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