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In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, thousands of Americans volunteered their skills and talents to assist the community. Many more asked, \u201cWhat can I do to help?\u201d<\/p>\n

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)<\/a> was established in 2002 as a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises 987 community-based units and almost 200,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories.<\/p>\n

Our Mission\"DSC_0194\"<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each MRC unit is a local program built on the concept that communities can improve their overall health and preparedness by organizing volunteer resources from within. The purpose of MRC units is to:<\/p>\n

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  • Recruit health care professionals and volunteers in supporting roles.<\/li>\n
  • Create a framework to match volunteers\u2019 skills to address community needs.<\/li>\n
  • Train volunteers to respond effectively to local emergencies.<\/li>\n
  • Provide reserve capacity to respond to local, state and national public health needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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