Welcome to the 5th District Medical Response Coalition’s website.  The coalition is a group of interested stakeholders who collaborate to influence and improve emergency & medical response capabilities for the management of disasters caused by many different hazards.

Organizations and disciplines represented include hospitals, public health departments, medical control authorities, emergency management services, medical examiners, law enforcement, hazmat, and others.

Hazards considered include natural and man-made disasters of diverse causes, including those that are nuclear, biological, chemical, electromagnetic, weather-related, traffic-related or violent.

On the second Tuesday of every month, personnel devoted to improving healthcare preparedness and response come together at Borgess Medical Center’s Lawrence Auditorium (location may vary pending availability).  Meetings begin at 8:30 am with a plenary session which may include table top exercises, featured speakers, or regional activities.  Breakout sessions involving various disciplines including  public health, healthcare and emergency management are often held.   Coalition meeting activites often include work on various objectives leading to the accomplishment of our strategic plan. Visit our Calendar page to see the next 5DMRC meeting and its location.