20th Annual Free Community Health Fair
“Fighting Obesity: Healthy Lifestyles for the Family”
July 23, 2011
WHO: Targeting families seeking healthcare and children in need of FREE immunizations for school, this FREE health fair is presented by: FoundCare Health Center, Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society.
WHAT: FoundCare Health Center, Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society are partnering to conduct free back-to-school immunizations and physicals for children aged two months and up. In addition, the physicians will be providing medical and dental screening for children and adults, as well as free screenings for HIV, prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes and mammograms. Educational presentations will be made on various health related topics including women’s health, HIV, Hepatitis C, MRSA, nutrition, smoking cessation, physical fitness, skin care and self-esteem. FoundCare will be inviting participants to continue receiving comprehensive health services at the health center along with assistance in applications for insurance plans for low income families and individuals. If participants learn they have a health concern, they can schedule a follow up appointment at FoundCare Health Center’s 29,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility. Free food and give-aways will be distributed.
Community partners and sponsors include: Palm Beach County Immunization Coalition, Palm Beach County Safety Council, Children’s Medical Services, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Wellington Regional Hospital, Palms West Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Pfizer.
WHEN: Saturday July 23, 2011
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m
WHERE: FoundCare Health Center
2330 South Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, Fl 33406
WHY: The presenting organizations are offering this free public service and public education event to improve healthcare and health-awareness for thousands of underserved individuals in our community. Palm Beach County School District requires students to have proof of immunizations to enter Palm Beach County Schools for the first time and to advance to some grade levels. A physical is required for entrance to Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and those entering 7th grade.
HOW MUCH: FREE; Please bring immunization records to the event.
GENERAL INFO: Please call Ann Marie March at the Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches at 561-577-7162 for more information.