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

EMS Week Observed In Galveston

Press Release
May 18, 2005

La Marque – Galveston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Galveston County Champions of Children will be observing Texas EMS Week with a health and community fair.  The fair will be held Saturday, May 21st 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,” states 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 says, “Emergency medical response across Galveston is provided every day by dedicated, trained professionals, working in ambulances stocked with lifesaving equipment.  We would like everyone to attend our community fair to learn more about local EMS services.”

Everyone attending the health and community Fair should find something of interest.  There will be 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.

Printed in Gulf Coast Enews 05/19/05

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