The Medical Reserve Corps is a network of volunteers from medical or non-medical backgrounds who work to strengthen their communities emergency preparedness and public health safety. If you have been looking for a way to benefit your community and contribute to its overall wellness, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. The Christian County Health Department and Medical Reserve Corps, are looking to add to their numbers of volunteers for vaccine clinics and natural disaster readiness. Del Wilber, Emergency Management Director with the Christian County Health Department, explains what the Medical Reserve Corps is and how it helps.

The CCHD will be hosting an awareness day on March 22nd to help drum up support.

If you are not a medical provider, there is still plenty of ways to serve. Wilber says any volunteer is welcome to give their time and efforts.

Wilber was able to share a little about his background, why he chooses to help, and what his experience provides to the Christian County Health Department.

Learn more about the Christian County Health Department at www.cchdil.org. More information on the Medical Reserve Corps can be found at www.aspr.hhs.gov/mrc.

Del Wilber appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.