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Public Health In Action from page 1 the Treasure Coast Square Mall in the retail spot formerly
held by the HH Gregg appliance store. Appointments for
COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing remain the site are required and preregistration is available online
ongoing since early 2020, and the end of the year brought at www.MyVaccine.FL.Gov or by phone at (866) 201-7037.
hope with the introduction of the vaccine. Vaccination Support for the vaccination clinics comes from state
efforts in Martin County began in early January and clinics and local partners including Martin County Government,
and outreach events are ongoing based on supply. the United Way of Martin County, as well as community
In March, DOH-Martin in partnership with Martin volunteers. Volunteers are currently supporting DOH-
County Government launched a vaccination clinic site at Martin vaccination clinics by providing shots, assisting with

TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE
TREASURE COAST AND PALM CITY
FOR OVER Mary Ettari, P.A.; Sophie Soren, EMT; and Kathi Harvey,
R.N.
“Our TEAM is committed to
excellence in personalized clerical work, outreach events and more. “Volunteers are an
YOUR dental care, providing integral part our team. Their support helps us expand our
quality treatment that our
SMILE patients deserve. We offer work in the community and provide vaccination throughout
the community, especially in underserved areas,” said
comprehensive services
IS OUR including routine cleanings, Vitani. DOH-Martin has utilized volunteers throughout
teeth whitening procedures,
the years to support many special events including school
PASSION porcelain crowns and Dr. Shannon Plymale-Galinis, health screenings, emergency preparedness trainings and
veneers and complex implant
and Dr. Thomas A. Galinis
vaccination clinics.
reconstructions .”

The need for volunteers increased in 2020 as COVID-19
cases rose across the Treasure Coast and the nation. Medical
and nonmedical volunteers are recruited through the
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a national organization with
local units to meet the public health needs of the community.
BEFORE The year 2021 also brought the opportunity for collaboration
BEFORE with the United Way of Martin County, which provides
BEFORE volunteer placement for nonprofits and public agencies.
“We are very grateful for the support of the United
We continue to welcome new patients Way for providing dedicated volunteers who are eager to
AFTER and invite you to visit our website support the community during these challenging times and
for special offers. Complimentary
AFTER consultations available upon request. encourage others to get involved,” Vitani said.
AFTER United Way of Martin County runs the AmeriCorps
2812 SW Mapp Rd. | Palm City Seniors program which engages older adults in volunteer
(772)283-8350 service. In February, DOH contacted United Way to request
ALSO OFFERING: assistance with volunteer recruitment, spurring Director
Invisalign®, Dental Implants, Porcelain Crowns, GalinisAesthetics.com of AmeriCorps Seniors Kathleen Stacey to activate their
Facial Rejuvenation & Therapeutic Procedures network. Through their efforts, United Way of Martin
County helped recruit and coordinate placement for over 50
medical and nonmedical volunteers who devoted nearly 400
hours of service at vaccine clinics throughout the county.
One of their volunteers, United Way of Martin County
board member and retired nurse Jane Cebelak, has
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volunteered at dozens of clinics to date, dedicating many
days, nights and weekends to the effort. “Giving my time
to assist with vaccination clinics in my hometown is a great
way to act locally and think globally as it is important to
our nation’s overall efforts to recover from the pandemic,”
Cebelak said.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities to support
COVID-19 vaccination, contact Kathleen Stacey, United
Way of Martin County volunteer coordinator, at (772) 283-
4800, Ext. 2210 or email: kstacey@unitedwaymartin.org.
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County is
dedicated to protecting, promoting and improving health
of all people in the community. For information about
COVID-19 visit www.MartinCountyHealth.com.
United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve
lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. To
get involved, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org.

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