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Ever Heard of the Medical Reserve Corps?
Wow. This is very cool. Just thought I'd share.
To help stressed medical people, or panicky people, or bridge this period of "containment," otherwise, federal inaction time, to the time when some responsible action is taken, or checks are cut, this looks like what those of us who are not vulnerable can do for folks who are.
I'm at a vulnerable age, but I'm going to see what I can do to connect with them, anyway.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_Reserve_Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a network in the U.S. of community-based units initiated and established by local organizations to meet the public health needs of their communities. It is sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
The MRC consists of medical and non-medical volunteers who contribute to local health initiatives, such as activities meeting the Surgeon General's [1] priorities for public health, and supplement existing response capabilities in time of emergency.
The MRC provides the structure necessary to pre-identify, credential, train, and activate medical and public health volunteers.
The Medical Reserve Corps Program (MRC PO) is the national "clearinghouse for information and guidance to help communities establish, implement, and sustain MRC units nationwide."
As of December 31, 2017, there are 937 local MRC units and 194,475 volunteers.[1] MRC units are present in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The MRC consists of medical and non-medical volunteers who contribute to local health initiatives, such as activities meeting the Surgeon General's [1] priorities for public health, and supplement existing response capabilities in time of emergency.
The MRC provides the structure necessary to pre-identify, credential, train, and activate medical and public health volunteers.
The Medical Reserve Corps Program (MRC PO) is the national "clearinghouse for information and guidance to help communities establish, implement, and sustain MRC units nationwide."
As of December 31, 2017, there are 937 local MRC units and 194,475 volunteers.[1] MRC units are present in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Because, like Hunter said:
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