Columbia Basin Health Association set to host Community Health Fair

OTHELLO – As part of National Health Center Week, the Columbia Basin Health Association will host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 13, from 2-6 p.m. at Othello’s Lions Park.

“We want to make it a whole family event that is fun, interactive and full of information and activities for kids, their parents and community members,” said Marisol Quezada, CBHA Family Programs Supervisor.

National Health Center Week has been celebrated for more than 30 years in recognition of affordable, high-quality, cost-effective health care for medically vulnerable and underserved people throughout the United States.

One of the goals in holding the health fair is to make the public aware of the many services offered by CBHA clinics, as well as service providers and agencies which have been invited to participate.

“We are expecting at least 20 other entities to join us,” Quezada said, “ranging from child development centers, healthcare providers, massage and chiropractic services providers, colleges and universities, job training programs, domestic violence, local health department and hospital, as well as many more. One of the booths will also offer voter registration opportunities.”

There will be free health and vision screenings, child developmental screenings, information about oral care, breastfeeding, as well as many other wellness and prevention topics to promote healthy lifestyles. Local volunteers will be having face painting, games, and sno-cones for the children.

Healthcare Howie, always a big hit with children, will also stop by.

In addition, a model reproduction of CBHA’s new clinic, currently under construction, will be on display. There has been community interest in the new facility.

“We invite the public to stop by and join in the fun,” Quezada said.

Quezada can be reached at 509-488-5256 for more information.