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The Douglas County MRC is a group of volunteers who assist our community during a public health emergency, such as an influenza epidemic, communicable disease outbreak or an act of terrorism. Medical Reserve Corps volunteers also work together to improve the overall health and well being for our community by supporting health education initiatives in Douglas County.

Some of the jobs MRC volunteers perform include:
• Staffing a mass dispensing site
• Providing vaccinations
• Educating, counseling and working with the public
• Assisting with infectious disease outbreak investigations

Douglas County MRC volunteers can be active or inactive health professionals, retired health professionals and others with relevant health-related skills.

The Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps is looking for:
Nurses
Physicians
Pharmacists
Veterinarians
Mental Health Professionals
Interpreters
Medical Technicians
Health Educators
Epidemiologists
Patient Records Specialists
Non-medical volunteers for basic support
Other health care workers

giving back to the community

Paula Hladky and Willard Epling always wanted to enjoy their retirement in ways that kept them active and allowed them to give back to their community. During one of Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s health fairs, the couple learned of the Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a group of volunteers that responds in health emergencies and in non-emergency situations. It was shortly after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2011 that the couple decided to join the MRC and help prepare the community for future emergencies.

“Our biggest effort ever was with the (2009 H1N1) immunization clinics,” Paula said.
“We met practically everyone in Douglas County then,” she laughed, adding that one of the best rewards of being an MRC volunteer is the opportunity to meet clients and fellow workers.

Another great benefit that volunteers receive is the “training, training, training,” as Paula puts it. Volunteers learn critical skills such as staffing a mass dispensing site or emergency vaccination clinic, all-hazards incident management, personal and family preparedness and educating the public before and during disasters.

It’s all part of the full and active retirement Paula and Willard envisioned for themselves.

“The secret of retirement,” Paula explains, “is to appreciate what you have and to share it with others.”

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For more information or to volunteer, call (785) 843-3060 and ask for Charlie Bryan or e-mail mrcinfo@ldchealth.org.
To apply to become a volunteer, please fill out an application located under Forms

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