Mark A. McDonnell, RS, MS, Health Commissioner

Robert P. Dillaplain, MD, Medical Director

News Release

For Immediate Release                 Contact:  Sara T. Pappa, Public Information Officer  February 21, 2007                           (937) 374-5600 or 1-866-858-3588

Greene County Combined Health District Announces Availability of Emergency Preparedness PSA

(Xenia, OH):  The Greene County Combined Health District (GCCHD) is announcing the availability of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that promotes the Medical Reserve Corps. (MRC).

The 30-second PSA promotes the MRC by asking citizens to volunteer to help their communities in case of an emergency.  It lists a phone number and a website, www.ServeOhio.org, where people can get more information.

A copy of the PSA is attached and can also be found at the website.

For more information, please call the Greene County Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator, Don Brannen at (937) 374-5660.

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