Mission Statement

The mission of the Columbia/Boone County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to provide well trained and organized volunteer medical, mental health, and administrative support to the community, under the direction of the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, during local health emergencies in support of the health and medical emergency operation plan, and to promote health and wellness in the community.

Who We Are and What We Do

The Medical Reserve Corps provides an opportunity for volunteers with medical skills, mental health skills, and a variety of other specialties to provide support during public health emergency and non-emergency events and activities in Columbia/Boone County.

The Purpose of the Local Medical Reserve Corps

Our purpose is to plan for, credential (IN ADVANCE OF ANY EVENT) and organize medical volunteers in Columbia/Boone County in preparation for events and activities in which volunteers will use their professional skills. Events and activities include local, regional or national emergencies and non-emergency activities like public health education & outreach.

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Please NOTE: The Boone County Emergency Management Agency will notify public radio stations, like KFRU Radio (AM 1400), with emergency announcements. In the event of an emergency, your MRC will provide instructions to its volunteers through the Boone County Emergency Management Agency, we'll then update our website.