A Healthy Exchange

There is a nationwide effort to transition away from the use of mercury based thermometers because of the potential hazards they pose to health and the environment. Local businesses and local government have taken a proactive approach in contributing to this effort and promoting their involvement in community oriented initiatives by sponsoring thermometer exchange programs.

The idea is that the local bank, insurance agency, or county heath department partners with hospitals or clinics in the area to promote and host a thermometer exchange program. The idea is that any resident in the community that brings in a mercury thermometer will receive a brand new digital thermometer for free. Usually the health center acts as the host and the business partners sponsors the thermometers. The business sponsor’s logo is imprinted on the thermometer and communicates a very positive, community minded messages to the recipient.