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Welcome to the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Citizen Corps Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) web site. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a division of the Citizen Corps of the USA Freedom Corps. MRC Units are community-based and comprised of health care professionals who desire to serve as volunteers in their communities during natural or terrorist disasters.
We are recruiting licensed professionals, faculty, and students who have professional training or special interest in the following occupations:
Physicians |
Nursing |
Dentists |
Dental Hygienists |
Mental Health Practitioners |
Pharmacists |
Veterinarians |
Laboratory Technicians |
Health Care Administrators |
Psychologists |
Massage Therapy |
Physical Therapy |
Substance Abuse Counselors |
Clergy |
Social Workers |
Medical Equipment Experts |
Nutritionists |
Microbiologists |
Epidemiologists |
Toxicologists |
Public Relations Experts |
And many other professional fields of interest.... |
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(9/3/2008) |
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Due to Hurricane Gustav, and our sheltering efforts, CERT Training originally scheduled for September 8th and ICS 300 & 400 classes originally scheduled for September 2-5, 2008, have been cancelled until further notice. Check back for rescheduled dates and times. Thank you. Click here to read more... |
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(4/25/2007) |
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Local medical professional asked to show why Caddo-Bossier's plan is working and how others can replicate it.
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(8/21/2006) |
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(6/21/2006) |
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Liz Swaine, Executive Assistant to Shreveport Mayor Keith Hightower, will be honored Thursday, June 22 at 10:30am at the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), 1511 Doctor's Drive, Bossier City, for her efforts in assisting this North Louisiana community during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Swaine was named as a winner of the “2006 Dedication Award” presented by the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association at their annual awards banquet earlier this month. On Thursday, Caddo Bossier Homeland Security Director Sandy Davis will be presenting her with the award plaque. Click here to read more... |
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(6/20/2006) |
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The emergency response of the medical community of Northwest Louisiana to the needs of Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees was nothing short of phenomenal. This effort was largely organized “on the fly” but has been widely recognized for its effectiveness by others in our state and around the country.
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(6/20/2006) |
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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a local, state and federal initiative under the umbrella of Citizen Corps, a component of USA Freedom Corps. The mission of MRC is to support local efforts to utilize medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need. Click here to read more... |
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