The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps provides citizens of both medical and non-medical backgrounds with a way to help their communities during a public health emergency.
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps is a branch of the federal government’s Medical Reserve Corps program.
Its goal is to provide a volunteer pool for the Northern Kentucky region that can enhance and support public health agencies and the health care infrastructure during a crisis.
Volunteers would be asked to serve in their own community; but may also choose to volunteer for the Tristate region or for communities in need around Kentucky.
Volunteers will be offered trainings throughout the year that will support personal preparedness and basic disaster response skills, as well as in developing specialized skills needed for a public health emergency response.
Anyone age 18 or older is eligible, and people with both medical and non-medical training are encouraged to join.
For more information about the Medical Reserve Corps, please contact Jessica McElroy at 859.363.2009 or jessica.mcelroy@nkyhealth.org, or visit http://www.nkyhealth.org/Medical-Reserve-Corps.aspx .
Those planning to attend an orientation, are asked to call or e-mail Jessica McElroy to register in advance.
The library is located at 201 Barnes Road in Williamstown.
Refreshments will be provided.
Northern Kentucky Health Department
