Virginia Medical Reserve Corps

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Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🍁

Today, we recognize the incredible contributions of the 467 Medical Reserve Corps units that self-reported serving rural or frontier communities.

MRC volunteers provide critical benefits in these areas by:
✔Strengthening local public health capacity
✔Enhancing emergency preparedness
✔Filling vital healthcare gaps where resources may be limited
✔Supporting community resilience with tailored responses
From emergency response to everyday health initiatives, MRC units help ensure that rural and frontier populations receive support.

No matter the season, our Medical Reserve Corps volunteers rock! Thank you all for coming out to support New River Health District at the Jack-'O'-Lantern Spectacular.

Congratulations to Outstanding MRC Responder Finalist, Elizabeth Hughes. Following Hurricane Helene, Elizabeth responded immediately and was the first statewide volunteer to deploy, traveling 348 miles to Galex, VA to spend her first night in an emergency shelter, and participating in training exercises.

The MRC Program Office established the Outstanding MRC Responder Recognition to honor an MRC volunteer who played an instrumental role in responding to a disaster or public health emergency on behalf of their MRC during the past year.

The MRC V.I.S.I.O.N Recognitions highlight one recipient and two honorable mentions who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to service. MRC plans to highlight 36 outstanding volunteers in 12 different areas of service. Follow us to learn more about candidates and find out when the winners have been selected. https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/vision/Pages/2025-Recognition.aspx

Congratulations to Outstanding MRC Preparedness and Resilience Volunteer Finalist, Dr. Samuel Tate. In 2024 he has recruited new MRC volunteers, presented pet preparedness materials, provided office support at the Peninsula health district, participated in back-to-school clinics and community events, and served on the HR/onboarding workgroup for the health district.

The MRC Program Office established the Outstanding MRC Preparedness and Resilience Volunteer Recognition to honor an MRC volunteer who was actively engaged in carrying out disaster and public health preparedness activities with their MRC during the past year.

The MRC V.I.S.I.O.N. Recognitions highlight one recipient and two honorable mentions who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to service. MRC plans to highlight 36 outstanding volunteers in 12 different areas of service. Follow us to learn more about candidates and find out when the winners have been selected. https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/vision/Pages/2025-Recognition.aspx

Congratulations to Community Response Finalist, Southwest Virginia MRC. The Southwest MRC volunteers responded rapidly to Hurricane Helene, supporting three separate emergency shelters that were open for several days following the storm; conducted community well checks; distributed essential supplies; and connected community members with available support.

The MRC Program Office established the Community Response Recognition to honor an MRC unit that has significantly contributed to disaster or public health emergency response efforts in the last year, including at the local, state, and/or national level.

The MRC V.I.S.I.O.N. Recognitions highlight one recipient and two honorable mentions who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to service. MRC plans to highlight 36 outstanding volunteers in 12 different areas of service. Follow us to learn more about candidates and find out when the winners have been selected. https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/vision/Pages/2025-Recognition.aspx

Each year on September 11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance reminds us of the power of service to heal and unite. The Medical Reserve Corps MRC, a network of nearly 300,000 volunteers nationwide, embodies that mission daily.
Whether staffing shelters, supporting blood drives, or offering crisis counseling, MRC volunteers are trusted extensions of local health and emergency systems. Their dedication shows that service is more than one day, it’s a lasting commitment to resilience.
Learn how the MRC carries forward the spirit of 911 Day: https://aspr.hhs.gov/ASPRBlog/Pages/BlogDetailView.aspx...