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The Medina County Health Department is celebrating 19 years of its Medical Reserve Corps, a team of more than 550 volunteers who help keep our community safe during emergencies and everyday events.
The MRC was created more than 20 years ago after the attacks of September 11th, when thousands of volunteers, many of them healthcare workers, offered their services to support response and recovery efforts.
Formed in 2006, the Medina County MRC had about 45 volunteers. Today, Medina’s MRC has grown to over 550 volunteers. Volunteers are from all walks of life and assist in many ways including during emergencies as well as other events such as health fairs and preparedness activities.
Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to help improve the health and safety of our communities. MRC plays a critical role in helping to keep our emergency response system running smoothly and also supporting first responders during an incident.
You don’t need special skills — just a willingness to help. To learn more or sign up, visit ohioresponds.odh.ohio.gov.
