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Putnam County Medical Reserve Corps Unit Profile

Community/Jurisdiction Served:
Ohio - Putnam County

Putnam County Medical Reserve Corps is formed to aid in times of disaster within the county boundary. Putnam County Health Department has agreements within the Northwest Ohio Region where Medical Reserve Corp aid may be solicited for.
Sponsoring Organization:
Putnam County Health Department
 
Date Established:
7/18/2006
 
Unit Information:
256 Williamstown Rd.
PO Box 330
Ottawa, OH  45875
http://putnamhealth.com
 
Contact Information:
Ruth Gerding
256 Williamstown Rd.
PO Box 330
Ottawa, OH  45875
Phone: 4195235608 ext.238

Profile:
This MRC will be developed to assist in any event where additional professional resources are needed to manage and respond to the event. PUtnam County Health's MRC will work with the area agencies, such as EMA/EMS, Ambulatory Care Center, REd Cross, Mental Health, Clergy, public at large, etc., with response efforts. Our mission is to bring professionals together to support local response efforts.
 
Volunteer Count:
Physicians    1
Physician Assistants    0
Nurse Practitioners    0
Nurses    15
Pharmacists    1
Dentists    0
Veterinarians    0
Mental Health Professionals    5
EMS Professionals    3
Respiratory Therapists    0
Other Public Health/Medical    2
Non-Public Health/Non-Medical    6
Total 33

 
Recent Activities:
9/2/2010
Training offered to MRC volunteers regarding Cultural diversity

8/18/2010
MRC training for new volunteers

5/21/2010
Training to be presented to Medical Reserve Corps volunteers to train others on Psychological First Aid

3/18/2010
2 Attended presentation on Understanding the Culture of Generational Poverty

12/17/2009
Mass vaccination clinic


 

Last Updated on 8/23/2010

 
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