Annual Children's Health Fair set for March 30

[March 20, 2012]  The 26th annual Children's Health Fair will be presented at the Lincoln Park District SportsCenter on March 30, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fifth-graders from Logan County schools will attend the health fair as a field trip. Home-schooled fifth-graders are invited as well.

Fifth-grade students will attend the health fair as an opportunity to play an active role in learning about health issues and healthy living. Information will be available on topics such as cancer, tobacco use, exercise, nutrition, disabilities, asthma and general safety.

While the children's health fair is open only to fifth-grade students, the annual Community Health Fair will be open to the public on the following day. Adults and children are welcome to attend the free community event at the Lincoln Park District's Indoor SportsCenter on March 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 60 organizations will have displays or offer health screenings, as well as accepting various recyclable items. A nominal fee may be assessed for certain screenings. Admission to the health fair is free, and all are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Mallory Ramos at the Logan County Department of Public Health, 217-735-2317, or Marcia Greenslate at the Lincoln Park District, 217-732-8770.

[Text compiled by the Logan County Department of Public Health and Lincoln Park District]