FoundCare hosted its annual Back-to-SchoolHealth Fair at its Palm Springs Health Center on July 25.
This event was the second in a series, following a similar fair in Riviera Beach on July 11. Families from across Palm Beach County attended the event, which focused on health, education and community support.
The theme for this year was "A Carnival of Care." Children and their families received essential healthcare services, school readiness resources and family-friendly activities to help students start the academic year prepared.
Services offered at the event
During the Palm Springs fair, FoundCare offered school physicals, immunizations and vision screenings. Attendees also received backpacks filled with school supplies and access to community resource referrals. More than
220 backpacks and school supply kits were distributed.
In total, 220 school physicals and 50 immunizations were provided, according to the announcement.
With two successful health fairs completed and additional outreach planned throughout August, FoundCare expects to serve more than 500 students and families across Palm Beach County this summer, according to the announcement.
Upcoming events and partnerships
The campaign includes an upcoming Back-to-School Health & Wellness Event in Belle Glade on Aug. 6. FoundCare is also partnering with additional community back-to-school events to help families access healthcare services, school supplies and other resources before the start of the school year.
The community events brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, sponsors, donors and community partners to ensure local children have the resources they need before returning to the classroom.
Families had the opportunity to learn about FoundCare's year-round services and connect with organizations offering educational, health and social support programs.
"With two Back-to-School Health Fairs reaching families across Palm Beach County this summer, FoundCare has been able to expand its impact and help even more students enter the classroom healthy and ready to succeed," Christopher Irizarry, CEO of FoundCare, said in a statement. "These events demonstrate what can be accomplished when healthcare providers, community partners, volunteers and sponsors come together to invest in the future of our children and families."
FoundCare's mission and services
The Back-to-School Health Fair series is part of FoundCare's ongoing commitment to improving community health and increasing access to quality healthcare. FoundCare provides comprehensive services through its network of health centers, including adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, behavioral health, dental care and pharmacy services.
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