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Congressman Scott's 7th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair


WHAT:       Congressman David Scott brings together area hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and leaders of the healthcare industry to host his annual health fair for residents of the 13th Congressional District.  This year’s event will offer an array of FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS.

WHEN:         SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011 - 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

WHERE:     MUNDY'S MILL HIGH SCHOOL 
                    9652 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro, GA 30238
  
ACTIVITIES AT THE HEALTH FAIR:

  • Receive FREE health screenings for women’s and men’s health issues including: Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, vision, dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, chiropractic & many more!
  • Hear from renowned healthcare leaders, including: Dr. Farah Williams, Dr. Rogsbert Phillips, and Dr. James Benton
  • Speak directly with healthcare professionals about healthcare assistance programs like Medicare, Medicaid, PeachCare, prescription drug assistance, and others for the uninsured.
  • Pre-registration is required to take advantage of FREE PROSTATE CANCER (PSA) screenings at the Health Fair.
  • TO PRE-REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK HERE or CALL 770-210-5073.

HEALTHCARE PARTICIPANTS:


AID ATLANTA – HIV/ AIDS Screening

AFLAC

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – GEORGIA CHAPTER

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

AMERIGROUP – Blood Pressure/Diabetes

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – Cooking Demonstration

ANA CONSULTANTS – CPR/ First Aid *(First Line Demonstration)

ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY – CLAYTON COUNTY

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

BRIGHT FROM THE START – GA. DEPT. OF EARLY LEARING

CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA - Asthma Screenings

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH – Blood Pressure Screenings

CLAYTON COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES DEPT.

CLAYTON CENTER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD

COIN RX CUT – Discount Prescription Drug Card

COLGATE-BRIGHT SMILES BRIGHT FUTURE Winnebago – Dental Screenings

CSS HEALTHCARE SERVICES – Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar (Glucose)

EYE SPECIALISTS OF GEORGIA – Vision

GEORGIA CARES

GEORGIA COMMISSION ON WOMEN – Osteoporosis

GEORGIA DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

GEORGIA LIONS LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION – Vision

GEORGIA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE

GEORGIA POWER – Power Town

GEORGIA PROSTATE CANCER COALITION

GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM

GRADY RAPE CRISIS CENTER

HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF GEORGIA

HEMOPHILIA OF GEORGIA

JONESBORO NR

KAREN MACK ENTERPRISES

KROGER

LA FTINESS

LIFELINK OF GEORGIA

MCKESSON HEALTH MART HEALTHY LIVING TOUR – Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Hemoglobin A1c Test

MEDICARE DIABETES SCREENING PROJECT

MELLALEUCA, INC.

MISSION ON THE MOVE

MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – Blood Pressure Testing

NANSTON DENTAL GROUP – Dental Screening

NATIONAL BLACK ASSOCIATION FOR SPEECH/LANGUAGE & HEARING – Hearing Screening

NEW CONCEPT WELLNESS CENTER – Blood Pressure/ Adrenal Gland Function

NEW LIFE CHIROPRACTIC – Foot and Spinal Scan

NORTHSIDE HOSPTIAL

NUTRA EASE – Healthy Cooking Demonstration

PEACH STATE HEALTH PLAN

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

PRIME AMERICA – Mitch Johnson

RC CANCER CENTERS – PSA Screening

RIGHT FROM THE START MEDICAID

SACRED DENTAL – Dental Screening

SEEDCO - Screenings for public assistance

SHORTER UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN REGIONAL – Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure Testing

SOCIAL SECURITY

SOUTH METRO CHIROPRACTIC CENTER – Stress Screening

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER – Cholesterol, BMI, Vision

SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION - Sickle Cell Screening

UCB, INC.

UPPER RIVERDALE SPECIFIC – Spinal & Posture Screenings

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION – Healthy Cooking Demo

WALGREENS

WELLCARE OF GEORGIA

WESTEND MEDICAL CENTER – Blood Pressure, Glucose Testing

YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION