Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the East Longmeadow Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has been called upon for assistance with mask making and delivery, vaccine clinics, and Meals on Wheels Delivery. Recently, the Health Department, in partnership with the EL Fire Department have held 37 Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics. MRC volunteers were called upon to assist with registrations, check in, check out, set up, and break down of the clinics. Two of our volunteers were recognized at our most recent Board of Health meeting on April 27, 2021 for their outstanding support and response to our call for assistance.

The first member is Olan Johnston:

Olan has been with our MRC unit since March 8, 2019. His background is in Law Enforcement and EMT/Paramedic and he manages the Covid-19 safety operations for the First Congregational Church. In April of 2020, the Council on Aging called on the ELMRC to assist with Meals on Wheels deliveries. Olan answered that call and is still assisting with these deliveries to this day. In May of 2020, the Clerks Office called on volunteers to assist at voting polls and sorting pre-voting ballots. Olan volunteered for both and the Town Clerk responded in appreciation to his extreme professionalism and work ethic. In February of 2021, volunteers were called again to assist with the Towns Vaccine Clinics. Olan assisted at 26/37 clinics with registrations, check out and set up/breakdown. Olan has also volunteered at past Health Department Flu Clinics. The Health Department is extremely grateful for all Olan has done!

Join us in thanking Olan by liking or sharing this Facebook post! MRC is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. Despite the name, you don't need a medical background to become an MRC volunteer. If you'd like more information on East Longmeadow MRC, contact Donna Bowman, at 413-525-5400 x 1106.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the East Longmeadow Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has been called upon for assistance with mask making and delivery, vaccine clinics, and Meals on Wheels Delivery. Recently, the Health Department, in partnership with the EL Fire Department have held 37 Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics. MRC volunteers were called upon to assist with registrations, check in, check out, set up, and break down of the clinics. Two of our volunteers were recognized at our most recent Board of Health meeting on April 27, 2021 for their outstanding support and response to our call for assistance.

The second member who was recognized is Phillip Chapman:

Phil has been a member of the ELMRC since November 23, 2018. Phil volunteered to assist the MRC with registering residents 75+ for their Covid-19 Vaccine. He also volunteered at 22/37 of our Vaccine Clinics and assisted with registrations, check out and set up/breakdown. In the past, Phil has been active in public outreach and recruitment, shelter exercises, flu clinics and delivery of emergency go bags for the senior residents in town. Phil is always eager to volunteer and step up to any opportunity in a variety of settings. His enthusiasm is inspiring! The Health Department is extremely grateful for all Phil has done!

Join us in thanking Phil by liking or sharing this Facebook post! MRC is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. Despite the name, you don't need a medical background to become an MRC volunteer. If you'd like more information on East Longmeadow MRC, contact Donna Bowman, at 413-525-5400 x 1106.