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GA SR717

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kay Kirkpatrick

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate commends the Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps (MAG MRC) for its 2017 emergency disaster response efforts in the state
  • MAG MRC is the nation's first statewide medical society and physician-led medical reserve corps, approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Public Health
  • The organization trains physicians and other health care professionals to respond to declared emergencies, including deploying mobile hospitals for medical care
  • MAG MRC provided physicians, health care professionals, and administrative personnel to respond to Hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria in 2017
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to MAG MRC members

Legislative Description

Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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