The Medical Reserve Corps was founded nationally in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was a way to standardize training and organize response for medical and non-medical volunteers who wish to support responders in times of public health emergencies. Unit 1776, the Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps (UVMRC) was formed in 2008, and since then, we have expanded to a dedicated group who promotes community health initiatives on behalf of our local health departments, hospitals and community partners. We provide event support at flu clinics, medical tents at road races and fairs, education to students, scouts, and other groups and support positive health promotion wherever we are called on. We teach health focused courses such as Stop the Bleed, NARCAN administration, and host speakers on a variety of topics for our members and the public. In times of emergency we supplement the local capacity of our responders and health institutions. We are proud of our group and all they can do. Please consider joining us.
The Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps is composed of medical and non-medical volunteers dedicated to community health preparedness/education and response in emergencies. We are a bi-state team for NH and VT."
The Corp has approx. 200 members. They meet quarterly for updates and additional training. As stated above, they help in disasters, weather emergencies and local events that need medical staff on site, like The Prouty.
Offices are located in WRJ, on Prospect Street.
The Corp can provide education about CPR, car safety, stop the bleed, to name a few.
Our club provided funds to provide over 500 reflectors for kids to wear on their coats to make them more visible when it is dark, early morning or night. The reflectors can be seen about 300 yards away from the child. The campaign to get reflectors to kids is called: Be Bright at Night Campaign
Rudy also wanted us to know that the Corp is very concerned about high levels of lead in children. 2.5% of children in NH and VT have high levels of lead. Screening for lead has been required in VT, and finally is required in NH. The corp is distributing a hard-sided children's book, Happy Healthy,Lead Free Me that outlines the risks of lead poisoning. Members where encouraged to take some copies and to put them in places where it would be easy for individuals to pick them up for free.
