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Boone County Public Library hosts two health fairs this month for Family Health and Fitness Day


In honor of National Falls Prevention Day and National Family Health and Fitness Day, both in September, Boone County Public Library is hosting two Health Fairs on the same day, Friday, September 22.

Both fairs will be held at the Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington. The Adult Health Clinic will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the Family Wellness Fair will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Adult Health Clinic, September 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local health organizations and companies will share information and tips on how to navigate the health care system for older adults. Participants can take hearing and vision tests while grabbing a healthy snack and entering to win door prizes. Breakout sessions on the legal implications of falls and how diabetes medications can impact falls will also be offered. The Adult Health Clinic is provided by the Safe Aging Coalition of Northern Kentucky.
Health Insurance and photo ID required for vaccinations.

Schedule

10 a.m. – Doors Open
10:30 a.m. – Attorney Parker Clifton: The Legal implications of falls
11 a.m. – Multigenerational Yoga
11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi by Dr. Benales
Noon – NKY Health Dept: How Diabetes Medication Can Impact falls
1:40 p.m. – Door Prizes

Participating Organizations

  • Senior Helpers
  • NKY Health Department
  • NKY Physical Medicine
  • Personal Touch
  • Connecting Hearts
  • Hearing Solutions
  • Hebron Chiropractic
  • Captel (Captioned telephones)
  • Right at Home
  • Home Instead
  • CAREtenders
  • Kroger
  • Bluegrass Navigators
  • Woodcrest
  • Magnolia Springs
  • Burlington Healthcare
  • Gateway
  • Brightstar
  • Alzheimers Association
  • Assisting Hands
  • Primewise
  • WoodmenLife
  • Biodex
  • RC Durr YMCA, Senior Center
  • Rosedale Green & Emerald Trace
  • Clear Captions
  • Kindred At Home
  • CAREPatrol
  • Walgreens
  • Atria
  • Crescent Insurance
  • NKY Pharmacist Association
  • St. Elizabeth
  • Sams
  • Anthem BC/BS
  • A Place for Mom
  • Relatives Raising Relatives
  • Aetna
  • Colonial Gardens

Family Wellness Fair, September 22, 5-7 p.m.

Started in 1996, the National Family Health and Fitness Day is celebrated yearly at the end of September.  This year, Boone County Public Library has joined in the initiative with our first annual Family Wellness Clinic.  There will be special visits at the fair by FC Cincinnati, Black-n-Bluegrass Roller girls, the Florence Freedom Mascot and Tales the Library Dragon.

Healthy living events and activities include:

  • Flu Vaccines by Kroger Pharmacy*
  • Tdap vaccines from Northern Kentucky Health Department
  • Car seat safety checks with Burlington Fire Safety District
  • Smoothies with Boone County Cooperative Extension Office
  • Active play for children with R.C. Durr YMCA and Silverlake
  • Vision Screenings from the Hebron Lions Club
  • Developmental Screens by BCPL
  • Samples from Core Life Eatery and the Boone County Extension Office
  • Karate Demonstrations by Kenton County Martial Arts Academy
  • Child DNA kits courtesy of KY Farm Bureau Insurance
  • CPR demonstrations with Northern Kentucky EMS

*Some stipulations may apply

Boone County Public Library


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