Staff from UMCOR and UMVIM met and Dr. Thomas suggested that some of the volunteers who want who have the qualifications and want to go before UMCOR stations are up and ready might want to consider this way of serving, (though it is not through the church). It is US Government.
Please see note below regarding medical volunteers responding through National Disaster Medical Assistance. This may be an option for some health care volunteers. For those interested please go to the following websites:
Note web sites: www.hhs.gov and www..medicalreservecorps.gov