Definition
A Citizens Corp program operating under the direction of the Surgeon General of the U.S. whose objective is to recruit, coordinate and mobilize doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to local emergencies. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources in times of emergency; and may also assist their communities with ongoing public health needs e.g., immunizations, screenings, health and nutrition education, and volunteering in community health centers and local hospitals.
URL Name
TH-1700-1910-150-50
Third Level Code
TH-1700
Taxonomy Code
TH-1700.1910-150.50
Parent Code
TH-1700.1910-150
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TH
Fifth Level Code
TH-1700-1910-150
Fourth Level Code
TH-1700-1910
Use References
MRC Programs
Publication Status
Online