Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corp

The Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps is a cadre of volunteer health care professionals and community members trained to respond and assist with public health crises in the 13 counties and 3 cities that comprise southwestern Virginia. This unit is one of over 700 units that are part of the national Medical Reserve Corps program under the direction of the Office of the U. S. Surgeon General. In early 2004, the health departments in Cumberland Plateau, Lenowisco and Mount Rogers regions of southwestern Virginia, were awarded funding from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a regional Medical Reserve Corps unit.

The Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps is recruiting for practicing, retired or otherwise employed medical professionals, as well as community members with non-medical skills. Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, epidemiologists and paramedics are just a sampling of the medical community that are being tapped for service. Clergy, translators, sign language interpreters, administrative assistants, volunteer coordinators and all other members of our communities are also encouraged to consider becoming a part of our unit.

Membership in the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps requires the following:

A. Completed application
B. Copy of medical licensure (if applicable)
C. Volunteer Orientation and Initial Training
D. Ability to work up to 12 hour shifts, if required by the emergency

Once the initial orientation and training is completed, the Corp member will be able to attend a variety of training opportunities that will be offered during the year.

Please take a moment to review our training schedule, read our newsletter and/or register for service. We appreciate your time and interest and hope to have you as an active Medical Reserve Corps member in the very near future.

Complete and return the Registration form to:

Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps
15068 Lee Highway, Suite 1000
Bristol, Virginia 24201
Phone : 276-274-0555
FAX: 276-645-1994
E-MAIL: swva.mrc@vdh.virginia.gov

Serving Cumberland Plateau, Lenowisco and Mount Rogers Health Districts

Volunteers Building Strong, Healthy and Prepared Communities

Please consider joining the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps.