{"id":18106,"date":"2026-04-24T11:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=18106"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:29:15","slug":"rappahannock-area-health-district-recognizes-medical-reserve-corps-volunteers-during-national-volunteer-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/2026-regional-news-releases\/rappahannock-area-health-district-recognizes-medical-reserve-corps-volunteers-during-national-volunteer-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Rappahannock Area Health District Recognizes Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers During National Volunteer Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April 24, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Media Contact:<\/strong> Erin Perkins, erin.perkins@vdh.virginia.gov<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rappahannock Area Health District Recognizes Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers During National Volunteer Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FREDERICKSBURG, Va. \u2013 The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is proud to recognize its Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers during National Volunteer Week, held April 20\u201326. This week is a time to honor the people who give their time and skills to help keep our communities healthy and safe.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, the MRC gave more than 1,000 hours of their time to support public health in RAHD. In recent months, MRC volunteers have provided support for RAHD\u2019s Newcomer Health Program, assisted with digitizing records across the health district, and staffed in-school immunizations. MRC volunteers continue to provide support across various programs to support or improve public health within their communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur MRC volunteers come from all backgrounds and are ready to support public health, whether it\u2019s during times of calm or during an emergency,\u201d said Anthony Salgado, deputy emergency coordinator for the Rappahannock Area Health District. \u201cI am confident that our volunteers will step up when their communities need them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Created in 2002; the MRC is a national network of volunteers made up of medical and non-medical community members who support public health. Virginia has 25 local MRC units with more than 22,000 volunteers. These volunteers help with many public health needs, from daily outreach to major emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>While National Volunteer Week lasts only seven days, the work of MRC volunteers is felt all year long. Their service helps protect health, support emergency response and strengthen community resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who wants to give back to our community can join the MRC. To get started, register at To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mrc\/\">Virginia Medical Reserve Corps<\/a> or contact the Rappahannock Area Health District at <a href=\"mailto:rappahannockmrc@vdh.virginia.gov\">rappahannockmrc@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"># # #<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 24, 2026 Media Contact: Erin Perkins, erin.perkins@vdh.virginia.gov Rappahannock Area Health District Recognizes Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers During National Volunteer Week FREDERICKSBURG, Va. \u2013 The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is proud to recognize its Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers during National Volunteer Week, held April 20\u201326. 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