Mary J. Fleming, R.N., B.S.N

For 30 years agriculture has been one of the most dangerous US industries, second only to mining and construction.

Community Health Leaders
2001

Area(s) of expertise:
Rural health
Injury prevention
Case based surveillance
Prevention education programs for agricultural audiences and education for health care providers on treating age populations

Leader’s Biography 2001:
Coordinator, Agricultural Health, Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, OH
After losing a close friend in a farming accident, Fleming was deeply affected by other farmers’ complacency around farming-related injuries and deaths, and began a mission to educate and raise awareness about farming safety. A nurse and family farmer, her programs range from training EMS providers in special farm circumstances like tractor overturns and pesticide exposures to providing low-cost farm first aid kits to farms across Ohio.

Where this Leader can be reached today:
Kilbourne United Methodist Church
5591 State Route 521
Kilbourne, OH 43032
Phone: (740) 272-6313
Email: fleming4716@msn.com