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1207 Oak St,
PO Box 939
La Marque, TX  77568
Public Health
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Phone: 409.938.2211
Fax:
409.938.2316

Texas EMS Week

as published in the Gulf Coast Enews
May 19, 2005

Galveston Emergency Medical Services and Galveston County Champions of Children will observe Texas EMS Week with a health and community fair on Saturday, May 21 at the Island Community Center, 4700 Broadway in Galveston from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.>

We are very proud of the services that we provide to the citizens and visitors to Galveston as we celebrate our 30th anniversary,” said Greg Kunkel, chief of the Galveston EMS.   “We were recently recognized by the State of Texas for our quality service and we want to continue providing outstanding care to the community.”

Kunkel credits "dedicated trained professionals, working in ambulances stocked with lifesaving equipment" with providing superior emergency medical service.

"We would like everyone to attend our community fair to learn more about local EMS services,” Kunkel said.  "Everyone attending the health and community fair should find something of interest."

The fair will include free immunizations for children provided by the Galveston County Health District, free smoke detectors for seniors, health information, cultural exhibits, door prizes and free refreshments.

Read the press release

For More Information Contact:
Kurt Koopmann
Public Information Officer
Galveston County Health District
(409) 938-2211
kkoopman@gchd.org