CRMC debuts new masking campaign featuring local physicians

Dr. Scott Copeland discusses the importance of wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

By Michelle Price
Special to the UCBJ

COOKEVILLE – Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has launched a new campaign to encourage the wearing of masks in the community featuring several of the community’s local physicians.

“As a surgeon, I’ve been wearing a mask for over 35 years, and I wear my mask with pride,” said Dr. Scott Copeland. “Please put your mask on with pride, knowing you are protecting yourself and your family and you’re helping the community. Be kind. Wear a mask. Protect each other.”

Other local doctors featured in the mask campaign include: Dr. Paige Gernt, Dr. Gregory Roberts, Dr. John Turnbull and Dr. Alex Case. 

The videos are available to see and share here.

Michelle Price is the former managing editor of the Upper Cumberland Business Journal and can be reached via email. Send an email.

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