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News Release

June 27, 2008

Media Contact:
Christina Chavira
Communications Specialist
530.332.5589 - office; 530.588.4411 - cell
christina.chavira@enloe.org

Enloe Medical Center to provide free N95 masks to the public

WHAT: Enloe Medical Center will give away up to 2,000 free “N95” particulate respirator/masks to the public. These masks are recommended by the Butte County Air Quality Management District to help protect against the very unhealthy air quality conditions we are experiencing locally due to the recent Lightening Fires. The masks filter out 95 percent of particles measuring 0.3 micrometers diameter or larger. Enloe will provide up to six masks per person.

WHEN: Friday, June 27, 2008
 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until supplies last)

WHERE:  Enloe Conference Center
1528 Esplanade at 5th Avenue in Chico

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Enloe has activated a dedicated phone line to provide information about the free masks, including date, times and location. To reach Enloe’s Mask Information Phone Line call (530) 332-5512.

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Enloe Medical Center is a local, nonprofit health care organization. For more information, please call 530/332-7300 or visit us online at http://www.enloe.org.   Enloe Medical Center is located at 1531 Esplanade Chico, Calif.  95926.