Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 28, 2020 • • • Armstrong Ambulance educates providers on Coronavirus ARLINGTON -- As world health leaders work to address the global spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Armstrong Ambulance is responding by providing its caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to both support patients in need and protect themselves. On Monday, Feb. 3, Armstrong hosted an Infectious Diseases Seminar at its Center of Education in Woburn. The program, developed in response to the global spread of Coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, was led by Armstrong EMT Lauren Malsick. Armstrong staff, including EMTs and paramedics, as well as partner public safety personnel from the Medford Fire Department and Tufts University Police Department took part in the seminar. While viruses like COVID-19 cause fear, Malsick stressed that the flu kills thousands every year and poses a more dangerous threat to the population, overall. She also reminded providers of the importance of vaccination, especially against diseases like the measles, which are far more infectious and dangerous than the coronavirus. The training also emphasized the importance of disinfecting by washing hands and thoroughly cleaning EMS work spaces, including ambulance patient compartments and vehicle cabs. In addition to her role with Armstrong, Malsick holds a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and biochemistry and a master's degree in biotechnology from Boston University, and has worked in a high containment facility focused on Ebola and other hemorrhagic fever viruses. "Our providers encounter a broad array of patients, so it's important that they have all the information they need to provide the best possible care while also keeping themselves safe," CEO Rich Raymond said. "Lauren is an expert on this topic and she gave everyone who took part some valuable insight that they can draw upon if the need arises while treating their patients." Saugus Faith Notes he latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus places of worship. T Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper at First Congregational The First Congregational Follow us on Twitter advocatenewspaperma Church in Saugus Center will host its popular Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper on Saturday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. The menu consists of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, drinks and dessert. The cost is a $12 per person donation. Tickets can be reserved by calling 781233-3028 and will be available at the door. Come celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day with some good food and good fellowship! Farewell for Rev. Heike Interim Pastor Heike Werder will be leaving First Congregational Church soon. Church members are planning a special farewell lunch for Rev. Heike at 11 a.m. on March 8, following the 10 a.m. service. Church members and people in the Saugus Faith Community are welcome to attend the luncheon and wish her well. Helping hungry schoolchildren The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – in collaboration with the Saugus Faith Community, the Saugus School Superintendent and area businesses and organizations – is running an initiative called “Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus” that aims to address food insecurity in the Saugus public school system. Volunteers are always welcome to help bag groceries. See the days and times listed: bagging groceries, 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.; St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St.; bagging groceries, 2nd Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.; Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene, 60 Essex St.; bagging groceries, 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.; Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St.; bagging groceries, 4th Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.; First Congregational Church UCC, 300 Central St. Calling all faiths Got a special event at your parish that you would like to tell the community about? Email the information under the subject line “Saugus Advocate Faith Notes” to mvoge@ comcast.net. There is no charge for letting the public know about your event.
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