Created on Thursday, 02 October 2008 09:59
Contact: Collette DuValle, 317-373-2391
Health Department Flu Clinics Continue Through November 14
If you have not received your flu shot, the Marion County Health Department flu clinics will be available through November 14. October and November are great times to get flu shots and be prepared for the upcoming flu season. Flu shots for children under two are free; Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Otherwise, influenza shots are $15. The health department will also offer pneumonia shots for $40 and tetanus shots for $20. The upcoming week’s schedule includes:
October 20 Oasis West
6012 Crawfordsville Road
1-3 p.m.
October 21
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd
9 a.m.- Noon
October 21
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd
9 a.m.- Noon
YMCA at the Athenaeum
401 E. Michigan St.
4-6 p.m.
For a complete list of flu clinics go to www.mchd.com or call 221-2121.
Free Westside Family Health Fair Set for Saturday
On Saturday, October 18, WTHR Channel 13 and Wishard Health Services, along with the Indiana University School of Medicine Internal Medicine Student Interest Group, will present the 11th annual Westside Family Health Fair, at Westside Community Health Center, 2732 W. Michigan Street in Indianapolis. The free health fair, which is organized and run by IU School of Medicine students, will be open to the entire community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to the fair, free health screenings and flu shots, a town hall meeting will be held during the event with a panel of community leaders and local physicians discussing healthcare and answering related questions.
Health screenings provided during the fair will include flu shots, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, dental and vision, and there will also be fitness classes held throughout the event. Participants may visit a wide variety of information booths including weight loss/exercise, Hispanic resources, WIC, fire and seat belt safety, mental health, smoking cessation and primary care services. Education also will be offered on paying for healthcare, women’s health, STDs, domestic violence, nutrition and much more. Spanish interpreters and bilingual pamphlets and health information will be available at the fair.
Door prizes will be given out during the event. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to learn about bicycle, helmet, seat belt and fire safety. Refreshments will also be offered.
The Westside Community Health Center provides healthcare services for the community in the areas of family planning, social services, primary care and mental health services. The center is one of eight Wishard Health Services community health centers located throughout Indianapolis. For more information, please call 554-4600.
