Children encouraged to attend health fair
In celebration of Public Health Week, Warren County Health Department will sponsor a children’s health fair Wednesday at its office on Sparta Street.
“We want to raise awareness, to let people know what the health department is all about,” said health educator Amanda Jones. “We offer so many wonderful services that many people don’t even know about.”
Aimed at children 19 and under, the health fair will offer parents a variety of free services for their children. Free vision and hearing screenings will be offered, as well as one free immunization per child (child must bring shot record). Free dental exams will be offered to children ages 6 through 14, with free sealants being administered should exams warrant them.
“This could really save parents a lot of money,” said health department director Glenda Holland.
Jones said in addition to the services offered, an array of information booths will be available for parents to peruse. For the children, door prizes will be given and there will be a number of fun activities, such as fire truck, face painting and appearances by a clown and the Mini Standard’s Bonnie Bear.
“We invite any and all children to come out to this great event,” said Jones.
The health fair will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the health department.
Children’s health fair
When: Wednesday
Where: Health department
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.