Sunday, June 29, 2014

Children’s Health & Safety Fair --July 30

“The Path to Health and Safety” is the theme of the 24th annual McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair which will be held at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, on Wednesday, July 30, from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free.
Over 1,200 children and adults visited the fair last year, providing families with not only fun activities but also important immunizations and physicals before the start of the new school year.  Guest appearances confirmed include Ronald McDonald, the Blue Power Panther and other animal characters.  The fair will also offer over 40 interactive educational exhibits including door prizes.  Children are issued a card which will be stamped at each exhibitor’s booth.  A completed, stamped card can be turned in for a free school supply box and enters children into a raffle for one of two new bikes and helmets.
Schedule your child’s appointment now for school physicals (for qualifying children) at Family Health Partnership Clinic (779-220-9300). Reduced-cost immunizations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents must bring their child’s updated shot record. Call McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) at 815-334-4500 for immunization information. All services have a nominal fee. 
The Children’s Fair Coalition partners includes
Community Action Agency/Head Start
Centegra Health System
CL Graphics
Community Health Partnership Clinic
Family Health Partnership Clinic
Fifth Third Bank
League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund
McHenry County College
McHenry County Department of Health
McHenry Community Health Center
McHenry County Mental Health Board
Mercy Health System
Northwest Herald/Shaw Media
Pioneer Center for Human Services
RSVP/Senior Services Associates, Inc.
Star 105.5
United Way of Greater McHenry County
Volunteer Center McHenry County. 

The fair is also supported by organizations and volunteers who contribute time, services, and/or financial donations.  For more information, contact MCDH at 815-334-4510. 

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