The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General
has recognized the Medical Reserve Corps of Los Angeles to establish a
community- based, volunteer unit to supplement existing community emergency
response systems as well as to contribute to meeting public health needs. This
corps has been developed under the supervision of the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services.

The Medical Reserve Corps of Los Angeles provides the established health care
community with teams of trained and experienced health professionals, most of
whom are retired and some still currently licensed. This corps is educated
and trained to respond to any major community disaster, whether man-made or natural.

mrc los angeles
241 N. Figueroa Street
Suite 209
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213) 240-8121
Fax: (213) 482-2573

Contact:
Ray Goodman, MD, MPH
E-mail: rgoodman@ladhs.org