The Cobb & Douglas Medical Reserve Corps (CDMRC) is a network of local volunteers committed to improving the health, safety, and resilience of our communities. CDMRC volunteers include medical as well as non-medical volunteers who are interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of local jurisdictions. CDMRC will identify, screen, train, and organize volunteers in order to utilize and support routine public health activities that augment preparedness and response efforts.
You must:
- Be at least 17 years old
- Be able to commit to at least one annual and two quarterly unit meetings
- Complete all mandatory training: NIMS 100, 200.HCa, 700 and 800.b; Become CPR/First Aid certified; Complete Psychological First Aid; Blood-borne Pathogens
Visit www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com/medical-reserve-corps or contact Jenaila Hawkins, MSA, Healthcare Liaison/MRC Coordinator at 770-514-2331 or jenaila.hawkins@dph.ga.gov.
Reprinted from EAST COBBER’s March 2016 issue
