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Medical Reserve Corps Western Massachusetts

LOCATION: Monson, MA, U.S.A.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Government

FOCUS AREA: Income & Wealth, Public Health, Public Policy, Race / Ethnicity

HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVES: Emergency Preparedness Training and Response for MRC volunteers especially with individuals requiring additional assistance.

The public health coalitions in Western Massachusetts are hosting a pilot project to address the needs of Individuals Requiring Additional Assistance in emergencies and disasters preparedness, response and recovery. Medical needs, poverty, communication barriers and cultural diversity are specific issues being addressed in the project. Education of public health providers and the wider community will be enabled with the assistance of the Unnatural Causes DVD.

ACTIVITIES WITH UNNATURAL CAUSES CAMPAIGN:
- Host a screening event featuring UNNATURAL CAUSES
- Engage in media outreach
- Use the series and materials in trainings or classes
- Post and share information about the series with members and constituents

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit this organization's Web site:
http://www.wmmrc.org

Kathleen Norbut
Coordinator, MRC Western Massachusetts

Medical Reserve Corps Western Massachusetts
95 Mayhill Road
Monson, MA 01057
U.S.A.

Phone number: (413) 454-5163