What is YAMMRS?

The York Adams Metropolitan Medical Response System (YAMMRS) was founded in 2002 with the idea of bringing together community organizations that would cooperate and share resources and expertise during a crisis or urgent public health challenge.   The group has met every other month for the past seven years.  It has planned for a variety of health disasters.

YAMMRS is currently coordinating efforts among its members to meet the logistical challenge of administering the H1N1 flu vaccine to as many as 200,000 residents who are considered high priority in York and Adams counties.
Member organizations in York and Adams counties include:  WellSpan Health, Memorial Hospital, Hanover Hospital, HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, the Red Cross agencies and the city and county agencies involved in health care and emergency management.

YAMMRS consists of these organizations

American Red Cross York-Adams Chapter

Greater Hanover Chapter of the American Red Cross

Gettysburg Hospital

Hanover Hospital

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of York

Memorial Hospital of York

York Hospital

VNA of Hanover

VNA Home Health – WellSpan

The Borough of Hanover

York City Fire/Rescue

York City Health Bureau

York County Office of Emergency Management

Adams County Department of Emergency Services

Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania

Margaret E. Moul Home

The Brethren Home

Dallastown School District

York College of Pennsylvania

Family First Health

HEARS – Hospital Emergency Amateur Radio System