NORTHEAST– Return to school is almost here and various organizations held Back to School events and a Health Expo at Greenspoint Mall on Saturday July 30.
Included in the day’s events were health screenings, immunizations, I.D. kits, fun activities and presentations of healthy life styles at some medical and dental booths.
Also, aproximately 1,000 free backpacks stuffed with crayons, notebooks and pencils were given out by Community Health Choice and the other sponsors, which included the YMCA, Summit Dental Center and more.
The Health Expo also included information and assistance with Food Stamps, CHIP and Medicaid. Some of the local organiztaions present were Bonding Against Adversity, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Mission Greenspoint.