Mission Statement

The mission of the Lane County Public Health Reserve Corps (LCPHRC) is to protect the health and safety of Lane County residents by training LCPHRC medical and non-medical volunteers so they can be deployed during emergencies and disasters (primarily in support Emergency Service Function 8) as well as promoting community preparedness and resiliency. 

Vision

Guided by the Lane County Equity Lens and a targeted universalism framework, we commit to ensuring that all residents of Lane County can benefit from our public health preparedness and emergency response activities. We recognize that achieving this universal goal requires focused strategies that address the specific needs of communities experiencing the most significant health disparities and systemic barriers.

We will recruit volunteers who demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with Lane County’s diverse communities. Desired qualifications include cultural humility, relevant lived or professional experience, multilingual skills, and the ability to understand and navigate a variety of perspectives and community contexts. Recruitment will emphasize the following competencies; diverse and adaptable communication skills, and a deep understanding of our local and state's history. 

We will continue to center health equity through ongoing learning, reflection, and practice as foundational to our mission to protect and promote the well-being and safety of everyone in Lane County.