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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:
12/17/2009
Mass vaccination clinic

11/15/2009
H1N1 clinic

10/28/2009
Public Health--Large walkin clinic was held at the health department for H1N1 and three MRC volunteers assisted with administration and response in clinic for the residents of the county.

7/28/2009
Community meeting for updates regarding h1n1, present planning efforts for NEHC, Mass Fatality planning efforts, PODS, and educational efforts for the community.

4/27/2009
H1N1


 

Last Updated on 1/4/2010

 
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