Medical Reserve Corps Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2006

McHenry County Department of Health
2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Annex A
Woodstock IL 60098

CONTACT: Debra Quackenbush, Community Information Coordinator

PHONE:     815-334-4510

"Health Department Seeks Volunteers for Bioterrorism Drill"

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will be conducting a bioterrorism drill on Wednesday, March 29 at Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Avenue, in Woodstock, during the school’s spring break.  Similar to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) drill it carried out in June of 2005, the purpose is to test the medication dispensing operation of its emergency response plan. 

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to ensure plans and protocols are in place for MCDH to provide mass vaccinations during a public health emergency.  Volunteers will be asked to play the role of victim (following a written script) as they go through the clinic process to receive simulated medication.  This exercise is funded through a grant by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  To register or receive additional information, please call 815-334-0222 or email at kaeisel@co.mchenry.il.us. 

Press Releases

• September 11, 2006 - Health Department Offers Vaccine, Tips to Guard Against Flu

• April 10, 2006 - MRC Coordinator to Present at National Conference

• March 24, 2006 - Helping Families Prepare for Emergencies

• January 26, 2006 - Volunteers for Disaster Drill

• November 28, 2005 - MRC and Hurricane Katrina

• September 8, 2005 - West Nile Virus

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