cuidate health fair-6.04.09
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The health fair is FREE and open to the public. For more information about the Cuídate!... Health Fair, please contact Kathleen Beck at (773) 7727170 ext 3204. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Morrison Community Relations Coordinator Association House of Chicago (773) 7728165 [email protected] ####TRANSCRIPT
ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Heather Morrison
Community Relations CoordinatorAssociation House of Chicago
(773) 772-8165 [email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
Cuídate!... HEALTH FAIR TO FOCUS ON SENIORS HEALTH ISSUESTo be held at Association House of Chicago on June 26th, 2009
CHICAGO, IL- A variety of health and safety information for Adults and Seniors will be available at Cuídate!... Health Fair sponsored by Association House of Chicago. The health fair will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1116 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651.
Through provided health screenings, education and fitness classes, the purpose of the health fair is to increase the Humboldt Park community’s awareness of various health issues and encourage individuals to take action through the utilization of preventative screenings for health and wellness.
The event will include health screenings, including free blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings and informational tables. A free aerobic class will also be offered.
The health fair is FREE and open to the public. For more information about the Cuídate!... Health Fair, please contact Kathleen Beck at (773) 772-7170 ext 3204.
Association House offers residential and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. In a compassionate environment, participants learn key life skills and receive psycho-social rehabilitation. They are also supported by extensive case management and counseling services. Outpatient services include and Addiction Recovery Program and programming for children and teens that helps build social skills through individual and group activities.
ASSOCIATION HOUSEThis year Association House, 1116 N. Kedzie Ave., will celebrate 110 years of continuous service. What began as a settlement house started by Ellen Holt and social reformer Jane Addams in 1899, has gown into a community resource that provides a state-of-the-art technology center, job placement programs, a safe haven for children and teens from one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods, and a food pantry. Thousands of families and individuals are served each year. For more information on Association House’s services and programs please call (773) 772-7170 or visit www.associationhouse.org
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