Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps
Cause Area
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Disaster Relief
- Emergency & Safety
- Health & Medicine
Location
33030 Van Born RoadWayne, MI 48184 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps is to support the emergency preparedness program of the county’s Department of Health, Veterans & Community Wellness - Wellness Services Division.
Description
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises over 1,000 community-based units and more than 200,000 volunteers located through the United States and its territories. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units engage their volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities, and build community resiliency. They prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies affecting public health.