Burlington County hosting Minority and Multicultural Physical and Fiscal Health Fair
Burlington County’s Seventh Annual Minority and Multicultural Physical and Fiscal Health Fair, “Faith in Wellness,” will be Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kennedy Center on JFK Way in Willingboro. The free event will be held in the cafeteria and is open to everyone. New this year is a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the health fair, at 10 a.m. there will be the American Heart/American Stroke Association providing Ambassador Training Workshop and free lunch to those that attend. At 2 p.m. BCIT Culinary Arts Chef Witcher will provide a cooking demonstration. Other activities include:
· Let’s Move Kids Activities from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. provided by the Willingboro Recreation & Parks Department.
· Faith in Action Ministries performing at 1 p.m.
· Wise Ways to Conserve your money in today’s economy 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
· Cyber Bullying and Children’s Related Issues from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
· Diabetes, Asthma and Links to Dental Health from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
· Willingboro Fantasia Stars to perform
“We want to encourage families to help each other live a healthy lifestyle,’’ Burlington County Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien said. “The festival shows residents fun ways they can improve their health habits and also the services available in the county.”
During the health fair, the Moorestown Visiting Nurses will provide blood pressure screenings. Southern Jersey Family Medical Center Mobile Medic Van will provide additional screenings.
“September is Minority and Multicultural Health Month in New Jersey and the purpose of the festival is to raise awareness about the health status of minorities,” County Health Officer Robert Gogats said.
Faith in Wellness is sponsored by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Burlington County Health Department, Willingboro Township, Willingboro Recreation & Parks Department, Willingboro Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc. — Rancocas Valley Chapter and American Heart Association /American Stroke Association.
For additional information, contact the County Health Department at 265–5548.
