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Health District
hosts Health and Safety Fair
Bowling Green:
On October 20, 2011, from 11 am to 6
pm, the Wood County
Health District will be holding a health and safety fair at
1840 E. Gypsy Lane Rd. The event will feature over 25 community
partners as well as highlight some of the health district’s
major programs.
Flu shots will be available from 11:30
am to 6:00 pm for $10 for children and $20 for adults. A
fire safety house, games, raffles and several safety vehicles
will be on hand. Parents will be able to get a free copy of
their child’s vaccination record or get advice on what vaccines
their child needs and when.
The event’s theme is “Everyone Needs A Safety Net” and is
meant to showcase the variety of programs and services in Wood
County.
“We wanted to make sure the public knows what’s going on in Wood
County to help keep them healthy and safe,” Pam Butler,
health commissioner.
Besides information about health district programs, the fair
will have information from various safety agencies, other county
agencies and private health-related exhibitors.
“We are a safety net for a lot of people who can’t afford health
care or don’t know where to go for help,” Judy Kellermeier,
social worker. “We are also able to link people to a lot of
other programs in the area to help them get the help they need.”
Helping with the event are volunteers from BGSU and the Medical
Reserve Corps.
“This is a good opportunity for the public to see the variety of
people we work with to prepare for and respond to emergencies,
too,” Trish Benarth, emergency response planner. “And
people can come and find out how they can become a Medical
Reserve Corps volunteer and help the county with events and
emergencies.”
The Wood County Health District provides over 100 services to
the community, including medical services for uninsured and
underinsured men, women and children. The mission of Wood County
Health District is to promote conditions that allow people to
lead healthy lives by routinely reviewing health-related issues
and taking action to prevent illness and injuries.
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