Irene Jessie-Hunte

DIRECTOR/HEALTH OFFICER

Passaic County Department of Health

ROOM 201

 

TEL: 973-881-4396

FAX: 973-225-0222

                                                           

PRESS RELEASE                                                                 DECEMBER 17, 2010

 

On Saturday December 11^th, 2010 The Passaic County Department of Health hosted a Recognition and Recruitment Brunch

 for the Passaic County Medical Reserve Corps (PCMRC) at the Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. The mission of the PCMRC

 is to develop a prepared, trained workforce of volunteers to serve the citizens of New Jersey in the event of a public

 health emergency. On Saturday, awards were given to Passaic County volunteers for their contribution and participation

 in this program. PCMRC volunteers played a critical role in the 2009-2010 H1N1 flu season.

The keynote speaker of the event was Dr. James Pruden, Director of Emergency Preparedness at St. Joseph’s Regional

 Medical Center. He gave an inspiring presentation on volunteerism. The brunch was also a way for volunteers to network

and for their guests to join.

 

The Passaic County Medical Reserve Corps invites both healthcare professionals and community volunteers to join.

You can join by logging onto the website at www.njmrc.nj.gov. For more information about this valuable program

please contact Passaic County Department of Health Public Health Nurse Diane Weil at 973-881-4396.

 

 

Renee B. Allessio

Right to Know Coordinator

County of Passaic Department of Health

973-225-3651

reneea@passaiccountynj.org