Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Back to School Health and Safety Fair

Arizona Physicians IPA And Phoenix Parks Hold Health & Safety Fair

Arizona Physicians IPA and the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up to offer a Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Reposo Park and neighboring Roosevelt Pool, 6246 S. 7th St. (7th Street between Southern and Baseline roads). The event is free and includes free pool admission for youth ages 17 and under.

More than 30 agencies from the valley including Chicano Por La Causa; Concilio Latino de Salud; Phoenix Police Department: Silent Witness and Child Care Seat Safety; Maricopa County WIC and Tobacco Use Prevention programs; Southwest Ambulance; Cigna Healthcare of Arizona; Mothers Against Drunk Driving; and the United States Coast Guard will be on hand distributing health and safety-related information.

The Phoenix Fire Department will offer free immunizations, health services and CPR demonstrations. Central’s Tooth Doctor for Kids will provide dental screenings. Parks and Recreation's Aquatics staff will present water safety demonstrations to attendees throughout the event, and the Aquatics Water Safety Mascot “Buddy Bear” will be on hand to meet and greet patrons. Native Air will have a rescue helicopter on display.

There will be a play area for children can get their faces painted, play games, eat snow cones, and enjoy entertainment provided by the Si Se Puede Foundation.

Lunch will be provided on first-come, first-served basis.

Arizona Physicans IPA has over 300,000 members through a large network of hospitals, physicians and other health care practitioners throughout the state.
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