Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Newsworthy Notes

The Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps has been involved with a wide variety of activities. Please check out the links to view some of our news items and accomplishments.

U. S. Surgeon General's Certificate
Fries Woman Lends A Hand
"More than 450 in SWVa. trained for disaster aid" - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
WJHL-11 May 2006 broadcast - "Are We Ready" This broadcast highlights the activities of the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps and some of our volunteers from the Lenowisco Health District.
"New task forces would respond to disaster" - Bristol Herald Courier, December 6, 2007
MRC Lends a Hand to Man's Best Friend - Winter 2008 MRC National Newsletter highlighting the work of the SWVA Medical Reserve Corps
Regional EMS Award Winners Announced

H1N1 Information for MRC

Human cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. An investigation and response effort surrounding the outbreak of swine flu is ongoing.

There are confirmed positive cases of H1N1 in the Commonwealth. For information about H1N1 in Virginia please visit www.vdh.virginia.gov.

It is important that you become informed about this public health emergency, practice healthy habits, and develop a personal plan. The following links provide the most current resources and information:

H1N1 Message for MRC from the Acting Surgeon General

We need your support. BECOME a VA MRC VOLUNTEER today!

MRC Volunteers will be contacted by their local MRC Coordinator when they are needed to support local public health efforts.

Last Updated: 06-24-2009

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Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Newsworthy Notes

H1N1 Information for MRC

H1N1 (Swine Flu)