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My wife joined the Friends non-profit following its creation.  During the first year she involved me as a volunteer (I subsequently joined the Friends via a family membership).  Most of these efforts have been assisting the operation of the Coos County Public Health booth at various community activities.
  The booth has provided PH information, as well as seeking citizens to begin to collect their spare change for donations to the support of the child immunization and WIC programs.  Just the presence of Coos County Public Health at such events has been beneficial in terms of increasing public awareness.
  Among the events where the PH presence has been demonstrated are the Blackberry and Fun Festivals, the Coos County Fair, community health fairs, Senior Resource displays, and programs designed for parents and children.  Each event has provided another avenue for getting the message out.

I commend what Coos County Health is doing by partnering with a non-profit group.  Not only does it show committment to quality service in economic hardship but it also shows a level of caring for the public in their community above and beyond their job security.  Citizens in their area should be proud and thankful for their efforts. The health education and prevention involved with the efforts of the “Friends” group will pay off in the long run for everyone.