Ottawa County Medical Reserve Corps
The Ottawa County Health Department’s Public Health Preparedness program was approved by the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Surgeon General to establish a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for Ottawa County (OC-MRC). This Medical Reserve Corp is one of only twelve in the State of Michigan, with the goal being to enhance the community’s exiting healthcare, public health, and emergency response personnel needed to provide medical care and services during a public health emergency. This MRC is recognized as part of the White House’s USA Freedom Corps initiative and the Department of Homeland Security’s Citizen Corps.
Current Status
Currently the OC-MRC unit is in the process of developing an operations, recruitment, and training plan and to recruit 50 registered volunteers by January 30, 2008.
Contact Information
Medical Reserve Corps (National Website)
Lis McNeil, RN, BSN, PEM
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Ottawa County Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
Ottawa County Health Department
12251 James Street, Suite 400
Holland, MI 49424
616-393-5655 Direct
616-393-5624 Fax
