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La Salle County Health Department seeks Medical Reserve Corps volunteers · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Salle County Health Department seeks Medical Reserve Corps volunteers. Written
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  by Matthias Warner This article is being read by an automated voice
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  brought to you by Everlett. The Salle County Health Department is offering
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  a volunteer opportunity for residents to become more involved and give back
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  to their communities The department is asking interested community members to learn
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  more about the LaSalle County Medical Reserve Corps during National Preparedness Month,
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  according to a news release. The Medical Reserve Corps is a national
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  network of volunteers who help make their communities stronger and healthier and
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  provide assistance during disasters and emergencies according to the release. A well-balanced
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  Medical Reserve Corps unit includes community members with or without a healthcare
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  background who wish to donate their time and expertise according to the
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  release.
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  The specific role a volunteer plays will depend on their background, interests,
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  and skills, as well as the needs of the Medical Reserve Corps
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  unit and the community it serves. Medical
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  Reserve Corps volunteers work to improve local emergency response capabilities, reduce potential
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  public health risks and vulnerabilities, and help to build community preparedness and
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  resilience while also preparing to respond to natural disasters, other emergencies, and
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  disease outbreaks, according to the release. Medical Reserve Corps volunteers regularly contribute
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  to community preparedness through programs such as naloxone training and community vaccination
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  clinics, according to the release. Corps volunteers supplement existing local emergency and
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  public health resources. For information about the Medical Reserve Corps and becoming
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  a volunteer, call eight one five four three three three three six
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  six xt.74316, or email Mslkowski at LasallicOuntDeal.gov.