Community Day 2007 brings eastside neighborhoods together for family fun day
August 20, 2007
Contact: Todd Harper
Phone: 317-630-7808
Pager: 317-310-5972
Indianapolis, August 20, 2007 – On Saturday, September 8, several local organizations will team up to offer free health screenings, family entertainment and helpful resources to the public at the Community Day 2007 celebration.
The fair will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Floro Torrence IPS School 83, 5050 E. 42nd St. The event will be hosted by Forest Manor Community Health Center, North Arlington Community Health Center, Grassy Creek Community Health Center, IPS School 83 and the Devington Communities Association.
Free health screenings will be offered during the event including cholesterol, glucose (diabetes), lead, skin cancer, blood pressure, dental, body mass index, STD, depression, HIV and vision. The Marion County Health Department’s Smile Mobile and a fire truck from the Indianapolis Fire Department also be on hand throughout the event.
In addition to the screenings, a variety of community groups will be on hand to distribute important information. Plenty of family entertainment will also be part of the day’s activities, including a kids’ carnival with exciting games.
"We're hopeful that the entire eastside community will take advantage of this opportunity to obtain important health information and screenings and, in addition, enjoy the family fun fair," said Dr. Dana-Lynn Hiller, a physician at Forest Manor Community Health Center.
Some of the booths that will be set up during Community Day will include information on a wide variety of topics such as child safety, asthma, Medicaid, financial counseling, educational opportunities and physical fitness. WTHR Channel 13’s fitness expert Dave Patania will be available to answer fitness questions. Participating organizations in Community Day include the Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety, Citizens Gas, Covering Kids and Families, Forest Manor Multi-Service Center, the Girl Scouts, The Julian Center, About Special Kids (formerly Indiana Parent Information Network), MDwise with Ms. Bluebelle, Legacy House, Marion County Health Department, Martin University, Workone, Take Charge Lite Weight Loss Program at Wishard, WIC, Midtown Community Mental Health Center and more.
Parents are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy the clowns and free carnival games as well as a chance to jump around in the Community Day Moonwalk. Participants may enter a contest to win door prizes and giveaways.
Sponsors of Community Day include the American Medical Association-IU School of Medicine Chapter, Americare, Charter One, Community Systemwide Response, Donatos Pizza, Quiznos, Steak n Shake, CVS/pharmacy, Keeler-Webb Associates, IU Medical Group and Wishard Health Services.
Forest Manor, North Arlington and Grassy Creek community health centers provide a wide variety of healthcare services to the public including primary care for adults and children along with specialty services such as OB/GYN, social services and nutritional counseling. The centers are part of Wishard Health Services, which operates eight community health centers located throughout Indianapolis in partnership with IU Medical Group.
For more information about Community Day, please call (317) 226-4283.