Rep. Berrios and Alderman Moreno host Back-to-School Health Fair

August 2nd, 2011   

Rep. Berrios & Alderman Moreno to Host Annual Back-to-School Health Fair CHICAGO, IL – State Representative Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (D-Chicago) and Alderman Proco Joe Moreno will be hosting a Back to School Health Fair on Friday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Windy City Field House, located at 2367 W. Logan Blvd in Chicago.

“My annual back to school health fair is intended to assist low income families with back to school expenses and provide some of the important medical services children need to begin their school year,” Berrios said. “In these hard times, families are struggling to make ends meet and it’s important that every child be adequately prepared for school.”

Rep. Berrios Back- to-School Health Fair will offer free medical services such as immunizations, lead screenings, blood pressure screenings, diabetes exams and asthma screenings. Parents will have an opportunity to learn and receive information about ALL KIDS, Kid Care, Family Care, obesity prevention, and dental care programs. Children will also receive a free backpack filled with school supplies and there will be fun raffles with back to school prizes and giveaways. It is important that parents bring their child’s medical health records in order to receive free vaccinations and immunizations.

“Medical exams can be costly for families, especially when they have more than one child,” Berrios added. “Parents will also have an opportunity to screenings and information on the state programs available and update their children’s immunizations if necessary.”

For more information, please contact Tannia L. Galindo at Rep. Berrios’ constituent service office at (773) 235-3939 or visit her office located at 2058 N. Western Ave. in Chicago.

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