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Strengthening the Frontline with Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps

FPHS funding made possible the launch of the local Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps (CDMRC) — a network of trained volunteers, both medical and nonmedical, background checked, trained and standing by to assist when our community needs them most. The CDMRC enhances our emergency surge capacity, strengthens community trust, and ensures we can respond swiftly and effectively in any public health emergency.

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FPHS funding made possible the launch of the local Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps (CDMRC) — a network of trained volunteers, both medical and nonmedical, background checked, trained and standing by to assist when our community needs them most. The CDMRC enhances our emergency surge capacity, strengthens community trust, and ensures we can respond swiftly and effectively in any public health emergency. The impact of this work extends far beyond our agency walls. It means local families will receive timely alerts, life-saving guidance, and a coordinated response during crises. It means our health workers are trained, supported, and ready to mobilize. It means our entire region is becoming more resilient – not just for today’s challenges, but the emergencies we haven’t yet imagined.

The impact of this work extends far beyond our agency walls. It means local families will receive timely alerts, life-saving guidance, and a coordinated response during crises. It means our health workers are trained, supported, and ready to mobilize. It means our entire region is becoming more resilient – not just for today’s challenges, but the emergencies we haven’t yet imagined

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