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11/10/2009 8:16:00 AM
A 33-year-old Washington C.H. man has become the county's first H1N1 fatality.
Christopher Allen Ward, 33, of Washington C.H. died on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Mt. Carmel West hospital, Columbus, as a result of complications from H1N1.
"At this time, we are not aware of any underlying health conditions," said Karen Lowe, Deputy Health Commissioner, that could have lead to the man's death. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family."
Family members told the Record Herald that Ward was diagnosed on Monday with H1N1 and admitted to the hospital Friday with H1N1 and pneumonia. He was transported via medical helicopter to Mount Carmel Saturday.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m., at the Morrow Funeral Home in Washington C.H. with Esto Haithcock officiating. Burial will be at the family's convenience. Friends may call at the Morrow Funeral Home in Washington C.H. on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 2-5 p. m.
Ward was employed at the Sugar Creek Packing Company in Washington C.H. He is survived by his mother, Estella Kellough of Bainbridge, his wife, Kim Penwell Ward , a son, Dustin Penwell Ward, two daughters, Dakendra and Mackenzie Ward all of Washington C.H., two brothers, Randy (Tracy) Newland of Bainbridge, and Scott (Ashley) Forsha of Washington C.H., a sister, Kay (Butch) Thompson of Bainbridge, special friends, Jason (Regina) McComis of Washington C.H. his mother and father in law, Chuck (Cheryl) Woolever and a brother in law, Bobby Penwell of Washington C.H. Mr. Ward is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the family at 815 S. Main St., Washington C.H. For more information please contact, Jennifer Johnson at 740-571-6595.
While this death is the county's first, the virus is widespread throughout the county, Lowe said and efforts to vaccinate targeted groups are continuing.
The Fayette County Health Department will be holding another H1N1 flu clinic from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the new Washington Middle School on Elm Street in Washington C. H.
This flu vaccine is free.
Only the following targeted groups will be eligible to obtain the vaccine:
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A 33-year-old Washington C.H. man has become the county's first H1N1 fatality.
Christopher Allen Ward, 33, of Washington C.H. died on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Mt. Carmel West hospital, Columbus, as a result of complications from H1N1.
"At this time, we are not aware of any underlying health conditions," said Karen Lowe, Deputy Health Commissioner, that could have lead to the man's death. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family."
Family members told the Record Herald that Ward was diagnosed on Monday with H1N1 and admitted to the hospital Friday with H1N1 and pneumonia. He was transported via medical helicopter to Mount Carmel Saturday.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m., at the Morrow Funeral Home in Washington C.H. with Esto Haithcock officiating. Burial will be at the family's convenience. Friends may call at the Morrow Funeral Home in Washington C.H. on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 2-5 p. m.
Ward was employed at the Sugar Creek Packing Company in Washington C.H. He is survived by his mother, Estella Kellough of Bainbridge, his wife, Kim Penwell Ward , a son, Dustin Penwell Ward, two daughters, Dakendra and Mackenzie Ward all of Washington C.H., two brothers, Randy (Tracy) Newland of Bainbridge, and Scott (Ashley) Forsha of Washington C.H., a sister, Kay (Butch) Thompson of Bainbridge, special friends, Jason (Regina) McComis of Washington C.H. his mother and father in law, Chuck (Cheryl) Woolever and a brother in law, Bobby Penwell of Washington C.H. Mr. Ward is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the family at 815 S. Main St., Washington C.H. For more information please contact, Jennifer Johnson at 740-571-6595.
While this death is the county's first, the virus is widespread throughout the county, Lowe said and efforts to vaccinate targeted groups are continuing.
The Fayette County Health Department will be holding another H1N1 flu clinic from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the new Washington Middle School on Elm Street in Washington C. H.
This flu vaccine is free.
Only the following targeted groups will be eligible to obtain the vaccine:
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hat-tip Homebody
http://www.recordherald.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=134469