To the Editor:
On behalf of the Westport Weston Health District, we extend our sincere thanks to our Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Westport Weston Wilton MRC, and the Westport CERT, comprised of volunteers from our communities, donated over 420 hours of service in response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Our successful efforts were made possible through the service of our MRC and CERT teams.
The Westport Weston Health District has vaccinated over 3,800 individuals. Our partnership with the MRC, and the support of our CERT team, provided both medical and non-medical volunteers, who provided support in several ways. Volunteers answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, conducted patient screening, assisted with parking, directed patients inside the clinic, distributed health and emergency preparedness literature, and assisted our nurse vaccinators.
We are extremely grateful to these volunteers. Again, our success in providing the H1N1 vaccine to those in need is largely attributed to their support and generous donation of their time and skills. Thank you!
Ken Kellogg, Mark Cooper, and Monica Wheeler
Westport Weston Health District
