Health fair offers screenings, flu shots and medical advice from healthcare professionals
October 10, 2006
Contact: Todd Harper
Phone: 317-630-7808
Pager: 317-310-5972
Indianapolis, October 10, 2006 - As the seasons change and the flu season approaches, it is important to maintain regular health exams. On Saturday, October 28, Cottage Corner Community Health Center, Wishard Health Services and a host of community organizations will team up to present the 11th annual Harvest of Health. A comprehensive team of healthcare professionals will be on hand to answer questions, administer free health screenings and flu shots.
Harvest of Health will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cottage Corner Community Health Center, 1434 South Shelby Street in Indianapolis. Health screenings provided at no cost include blood pressure, cholesterol, oral cancer, wellness assessments and depression. Participants may visit the wide variety of information booths on child-seat safety, diabetes, assistance programs, primary care services and community development. The Indianapolis Police Department will be on hand to give information about trick or treat safety.
?Harvest of Health offers an opportunity for the entire community to receive free health screenings and obtain helpful advice from medical experts,? said Dr. Mark Tiritilli, medical director, Cottage Corner Community Health Center. ?We encourage the whole community to take advantage of a variety of information that will be available on health-related topics and screenings to improve their health.?
Fair participants will not walk away hungry. Refreshments will be offered and free children?s books will be passed out. Parents are encouraged to bring their children as staff will be sharing Halloween snacks throughout the day. There will also be a chance to win door prizes, including a TV/VCR combination set. Face painting will also be offered.
The Cottage Corner Community Health Center provides healthcare services for the community in the areas of family planning, social services, primary care, mental health and dental services. The center is one eight Wishard Health Services community health centers located throughout Indianapolis.
For more information about Harvest of Health, please call Cottage Corner Community Health Center at (317) 655-3200.