Interactive health and safety children's fair planned for Aug. 6
School physicals, immunizations, dental exams available
The McHenry County Children's Fair Coalition presents the 18th annual Children's Health and Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at McHenry County College.
Mary Reid, chairperson, McHenry County Children's Fair Coalition, said the goal of the fair is to make sure that all McHenry County families have an opportunity to prepare their children for a safe and healthy school year.
Immunizations and dental exams will be provided for school-age children on a first-come first-serve basis. Parents must bring the child's updated immunization record in order to receive required immunizations. Each immunization will cost $12. Dental exams will be offered at a reduced cost of $10.
A limited number of reduced cost school physicals will also be available for qualifying children, by appointment only. Physical appointments can be scheduled by calling 815-338-8790. Parents will be asked to provide proof of income.
Also during the event, children and their parents will have the opportunity to be educated in a creative and entertaining way by educators from more than 50 county programs and organizations. The fair will feature games, prizes and a host of enjoyable surprises, all stressing important aspects of childhood health and safety. For more information, call 815-338-8790.
Some of the fair coalition members are McHenry County Children's Health and Safety Fair: CAA/Head Start, Centegra Health System, C L Graphics, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Family Service & CMHC, Home State Bank, McHenry County Latino Coalition, League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund, McHenry County College, McHenry County Department of Health, McHenry County Mental Health Board, McHenry County Sheriff's Department, United Way of McHenry County Volunteer Center, STAR 105.5 and Youth Service Bureau.
Centegra Health System is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the residents of greater McHenry County and to making services available in multiple and convenient locations, including hospitals in McHenry and Woodstock, Immediate and Primary Care centers, Health Bridge Fitness Centers and more. As the region's leading healthcare provider, Centegra Health System continues to bring the latest treatments and technology, along with the skills of nearly 4,000 medical professionals, to meet the needs of the growing McHenry County community. For more information on Centegra Health System visit www.centegra.org or call 877-CENTEGRA.