Public Health District Recruiting Volunteers for Medical Reserve Corps

The Health District is currently recruiting qualified volunteers to assist them in case of a large scale public health emergency.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District-Medical Reserve Corps Unit (CCPD-MRC Unit) will consist of medical and health volunteers who assist their community during emergencies.  They will provide public health support during disasters and other times of community need.  The MRC can assist with such emergencies as the deployment of the strategic National Stockpile or acts of terrorism.  MRC volunteers will also provide education and prevention services to improve the health and well-being of their neighborhoods and communities. 

Volunteers will be used in any number of public health preparedness efforts.  The Health District will provide specialized training opportunities as well as exercise drills.

For further information and applications contact Linda Simmons at 361-826-7280.

REPORTABLE DISEASES:

For immediately notifiable diseases, medical professionals can call 361-826-7250 during regular work hours or (after hours number) 361-887-5559.

READY OR NOT?  HAVE A PLAN

When disaster hits, residents need to be ready.  Follow a simple step-by-step online guide to building your plan-including family strategies, handy checklists, and special needs considerations for people with disabilities, the elderly and pets.

Start your plan.

Emergency Essentials Kit

National:

Centers for Disease Control

Regarding your Pets:

Hurricane Preparedness & Your Pet

Bioterrorism:

Centers for Disease Control: Bioterrorism

Pandemic

Department of State Health Services: Pandemic Flu