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Posted on: September 15, 2017

[ARCHIVED] COUNCIL MEMBER OBIE PATTERSON HOSTS ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

 

Prince George’s County Council Member Obie Patterson (D) – District 8, will host the District 8 Community Health Fair” on Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Complex, 7007 Bock Road in Fort Washington. Maryland.

The day’s events will feature more than 40 vendors representing a wide variety of health and wellness services. Health care representatives, including physicians, will be on site offering free medical, dental and vision screenings. Residents will also have the opportunity to participate during family-friendly physical fitness activities. Sessions focusing on a variety of subjects, including health conditions, treatment options, mental health and domestic violence will also be held throughout the day.

Council Member Patterson says with healthy and strong residents, communities thrive.

“A community is only as strong as its people, and we want Prince George’s County residents to have the information and resources they need to live healthy and well. The District 8 Community Health Fair is an opportunity for residents to access vital information and receive free health screenings in one convenient location. There will be something for everyone at the Health and Wellness Fair, and I encourage residents to join us for what promises to be an exciting afternoon.”

The District 8 Community Health Fair, held in partnership with Dimensions Health Care System, Fort Washington Wellness Center, Capital Area Food Bank, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Kappa Foundation of Fort Washington, is free and open to all Prince George’s County residents.

WHAT:

District 8 Community Health Fair 2017

WHO:

2017 District 8 Community Health Fair Vendors

WHEN:

Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Complex

7007 Bock Road

Fort Washington, MD 20744


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