State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Improving Health Through Leadership and Innovation
Be part of a dedicated group of individuals whom New Jersey can rely upon in the event of a public health emergency or to fill a public health need.
The New Jersey Medical Reserve Corps (NJMRC) is a network of community-based, locally organized units comprised of volunteers who help ensure their communities are healthy, prepared, and resilient. With nearly 5,000 volunteers, the NJMRC promotes healthy living throughout the year and is stands ready for deployment in the event of a disaster or other emergency.
In addition to Health Professional volunteers, such as doctors, nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians or EMTs, therapists, dentists, counselors, and veterinarians, who can provide clinical services, we are also looking for Community Health volunteers. Community Health volunteers serve a variety of important functions including reception and clerical services, information technology, language translation, assistance to disabilities and access and functional needs individuals, hospitality, food services, and security.
Please consider joining the NJ MRC today.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
Commissioner
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.
