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Niagara County Medical Resereve Corps Unit Profile
| Community/Jurisdiction Served: |
New York -
Niagara County
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| Sponsoring Organization: |
Niagara Falls Citizen Corps Council and NCDOH
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| Date Established: |
7/23/2004
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| Unit Information: |
2079 Sawyer Drive
Am.Red Cross Bldg.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
http://mbd3918@roadrunner.com
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| Contact Information: |
Melvin Dyster
2079 Sawyer Drive
Am.Red Cross Bldg.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Phone: 716-731-4030
Cell: 716-278-4618
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| Profile: |
To date, the MRC, under sponsorship of the Niagara Falls Citizens Corps Council, has recruited practicing physicians, registered nurses, dentists, pharmacists, social workers, and ham radio operators to assist the county health teams with immunizations and vaccinations in case of epidemics, local catastrophies or even terrorist events. The MRC is aligning with the city EMS and county services and is assisting when and where needed.WE HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE NIAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATURE and receive support from the
Niagara County Health Department, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center,
Niagara University Border Community Servives and the American Red Cross NF chapter. We are also "501 C-3" tax exempt status.The unit has participated in mass casualty exercises & assisted the NC Health Dept. in mass immunization clinics. We have recruited many active practicing physicians who are available for emergency callup but have been unable to recruit retired doctors because of the NY State malpractice coverage that requires license & insurance to volunteer their services.All the active members have been trained in ICS-100/200 and basic Red Cross first aid courses as well AED use.
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| Volunteer Count: |
| Physicians |
24 |
| Physician Assistants |
1 |
| Nurse Practitioners |
3 |
| Nurses |
13 |
| Pharmacists |
4 |
| Dentists |
2 |
| Veterinarians |
0 |
| Mental Health Professionals |
3 |
| EMS Professionals |
2 |
| Respiratory Therapists |
1 |
| Other Public Health/Medical |
14 |
| Non-Public Health/Medical |
13 |
| Total |
80 |
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| Recent Activities: |
2/6/2009
Gave Flu vaccinations to street people with help of NCDOH and 2 FP residents from NFMMC FP residency, at "The Heart & Soul" food pantry distribution point. About 20 recepients were immunized. Two Family Practice resident doctors participated and were introduced to the outreach program.
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1/10/2009
Course at Niagara University on Psychological Training for thr Medical Corps Volunteer By Rev Carl Chamberlin (8:30-3:30)
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12/6/2008
Combined Flu/Rabies clinic with vets. Free shots provided by Niagara County DOH. Gave 50+ flu shots & 150+ rabies vaccines .
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11/12/2008
Lecture and discussion of Psychological training for volunteers. Led by Rev.Carl Chamberlin who was a volunteer at 911. Also trained in councelling and is regional director for the Episcopical regional council
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10/8/2008
At monthly meeting had power point explanation of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) that gave the MRC a better understanding of the complexity and depth of the SNS program. Had 4 returned volunteers that served in Texas,etc. who colated their activities & experience with how the SNS was activated in their area in Texas.
Also had photo ID's taken for recent new members and had review of recent volunteer questioneer/survey returns. Release papers were also signed for security clearances on those not completed as of this date.
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Last Updated on 2/6/2009
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