Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps

The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) originally consisted of four separate Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) programs; these were combined into one statewide program in 2004. Since that time, the OKMRC has expanded to include 33 local units, and over 3,200 volunteers. Administration of the state program is housed at the State Department of Health. Other examples of disasters and threats that could require mobilizing and deployment of MRC volunteers include: Biological and chemical threats Explosions Nuclear blasts Radiation threats Natural disasters, such as tornados and flooding MRC volunteers are not limited to healthcare professionals - non-health field volunteers and students can play an important role in helping the medical teams in critical non-technical areas. The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Stress Response Team (SRT) provides mental health response services in the acute aftermath of state, local and national disasters or other catastrophic events. SRT members ...