Health district to stage Senior Summit Oct. 26

As published in the Daily News 
October 19, 2005
staff reports

Texas City – The Galveston County Health District will stage a “Senior Summit” this month in Texas City.  

City and county elected officials will be joined at the summit by members of the Galveston County United Board of Health and representatives from local organizations that work with senior citizens and local individuals interested in services provided to seniors in Galveston County.  

“We encourage all seniors and those that are interested in senior services to attend the summit,” said Dr. Mark Guidry, the health district’s chief executive officer. “We work closely with community partners to address the needs of many populations and we are looking forward to this opportunity that hopefully will assist us in addressing the needs of local senior citizens.”

Officials expect to gather information to assist in identifying senior health issues to be addressed in the county’s strategic health plan.

Included in the summit agenda is an update on emergency management goals to address special needs during evacuations. A public feedback session will also be conducted and plans are being made to provide flu shots and other health screenings to participants.

The strategic health plan is a tool designed to make improvements in the health of Galveston County through the year 2010. More information can be found at www.gchd.org.

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WHAT: Senior Summit.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26.

WHERE: Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, 2010 Fifth Ave. N. in Texas City.

Read the Press Release  10/14/05

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