Federal:
Brian Lewis, MPH, CPH, NR-EMT, CHEC II, LSSGB
Medical Reserve Corps – Acting Regional Liaison, Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH & WI), Project Officer
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Office of Preparedness | Office of the Medical Reserve Corps
Washington, DC
DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
MRC Coordinator Resources
This coordinator resource page is designed to help both new and seasoned MRC Coordinators throughout the State. Below are valuable planning documents, training, contact information, and much more.
Federal MRC Contact:
State MRC Contact:
Partner Resources
- National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) University
- National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Grant Site
- American Red Cross
- Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (ASPR TRACIE)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Points of Light
- United States General Services Administration Per Diem Rate
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National MRC Resource Page
Retention & Recognition Resources
Coordinator Training Webinars
- December 2023 Training Webinar – STTRONG Grant Overview
- December MRC Coordinator Training Webinar (PDF)
- January 2024 Training Webinar - Recruitment and Retention
- February 2024 Training Webinar Recording: Effecitve Communication
- February 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Effective Communication
- March 2024 Training Webinar Recording: Integrating MRC in to All Aspects of Public Health
- March 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Integrating MRC into All Aspects of Public Health
Acronyms & Definitions
Checklist for New MRC Coordinators
List of Potential MRC Mentors (in development)
Outreach/Other
National observances and other resources are important in your community outreach efforts. As MRC Leaders, you can build campaigns and themes using these suggestions:
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