What is the Medical Reserve Corps?
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers who work at the state, regional, and local levels to improve community health and safety. The National MRC Program, managed by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), supports these volunteers across the country.
In North Carolina, the Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) coordinates all MRC Units statewide and also manages the State Medical Response System (SMRS). The SMRS strengthens the healthcare system during emergencies by providing essential equipment, personnel, and medical assets when local resources are overwhelmed.
Through the inclusion of MRC Units within the SMRS, North Carolina advances its vision: “To Build a Prepared, Resilient, and Sustainable Healthcare Community.” Together, these programs enhance readiness, promote collaboration, and protect the health of North Carolinians during disasters and public health emergencies.
Why is the Medical Reserve Corps Needed?
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) was created in response to the need identified after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. During that time, medical and public health professionals across the nation were eager to volunteer and support emergency response efforts. The overwhelming number of volunteers revealed the need for a more organized system to coordinate their skills and resources.
As a result, the MRC program was established to recruit, train, and deploy volunteers who assist during disasters and public health emergencies. Today, the MRC continues to strengthen community preparedness and improve response capabilities nationwide.
North Carolina MRC Units
MRC Unit Map
Click a star on the map for contact information for each MRC.
Appalachian MRC
Boone, NC
Contact: Jennifer Schroeder Tyson
Email: [email protected]
Mountain Regional MRC
Flat Rock, NC
Contact: Mark Stepp
Email: [email protected]
Piedmont HPC Medical Reserve Corps
Mocksville, NC
Contact: Mickey Boyles
Email: [email protected]
Person County MRC
Roxboro, NC
Contact: Josh Holland
Email: [email protected]
Central Carolina Medical Reserve Corps
Durham, NC
Contact: Jonathan Webster
Email: [email protected]
Capital MRC
Raleigh, NC
Contact: Katrina Shearin
Email: [email protected]
MidCarolina SMAT
Chapel Hill, NC
Contact: Joshua Fox
Email: [email protected]
Radiological Emergency Volunteer Corps
Raleigh, NC
Contact: Samantha Royster
Email: [email protected]
NC Baptist Men MRC
Raleigh, NC
Contact: Laurie Sillings
Email: [email protected]
Onslow County MRC
Jacksonville, NC
Contact: Dominique Van Pelt
Email: [email protected]
Southeastern HPR MRC
Wilmington, NC
Contact: Hans Edwards
Email: [email protected]