MRC 08
MRC 08 : Medical Reserve Corps. A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) program, with funding to community-based organizations. MRC units are made of locally-based medical and health volunteers, trained to respond to health crises, who can assist their communities during emergencies such as an influenza epidemic, a chemical spill, or an act of terrorism. Their duties include emergency response, logistical planning, records keeping, assisting in public health and awareness campaigns, and public communications. MRC units function as a specialized component of Citizen Corps, a national network of volunteers dedicated to making sure their families, homes, and communities are safe from terrorism, crime, and disasters of all kinds. Citizen Corps, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Peace Corps are all part of the USA Freedom Corps, which promotes volunteerism and service throughout the nation. MRC's mission is to allow local volunteer medical and health professionals to contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during emergencies. The MRC Program Office, headquartered in the Office of the Surgeon General, supports MRC units across the U.S. The Program Office functions as a clearinghouse for community information and "best practices"
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