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SCRMC HealthBreak | Children’s Health Fair

Posted on June 4, 2018

South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) has been recognized as a leader in community health education and outreach programs for more than 25 years. Many of the programs offered by SCRMC are funded by the South Central Health Care Foundation. This year, the South Central Foundation has planned an event for the children of the community – a children’s health fair. The health fair will take place on Saturday, June 9th at South Central Place in Laurel.

“Children are our future and their health is so important,” states Karen Vanderslice, BSN, RN, CCE, Community Education Coordinator for SCRMC. “It is vital to their growth and development.”

The Children’s Health Fair is for children ages 12 and under. It is a free event that will take place at South Central Place in Laurel. The event will feature Fingerprinting and Photo Identification Registry, Car Seat Check, Fire Safety Course, Be Your Best Self Mobile Classroom, Ambulance and Fire Truck Tours, health education booths, health screenings and more.

“The event is a day of fun and education for the entire family,” stated Vanderslice. “We are proud to be able to host a children’s health fair specifically designed for area children. We have various community organizations that will be participating in the event. By attending this event, parents and children will gain useful knowledge that can be applied to each stage of a child’s life.”

Along with educational information, children will also be treated to fun activities. Games, face painting, balloon art, photo booths, food vendors and more will be offered to all who attend.

“The Children’s Health Fair is offered to all families in our community at no cost,” states Vanderslice. “This event is funded by the South Central Health Care Foundation. The goal of the South Central Foundation is to improve community health and provide health resources to those who need it most.”

The Children’s Health Fair will be held Saturday, June 9th, at South Central Place in Laurel from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. For more information about the event, please contact South Central Regional Medical Center at 601-399-0501.

This event is open to the community. The event is sponsored by the South Central Health Care Foundation, whose goal is to improve community health and provide health resources with funds raised throughout the year. The South Central Health Care Foundation was established in 1992 and serves to inspire charitable giving that improves the health of the community.

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