Scott hosts health fair Aug. 6 at Mundy’ Mill HS

U.S. Rep. David Scott will convene the 13th Congressional District's First Annual Health Fair Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mundy's Mill High School in Jonesboro, located off Tara Boulevard, approximately 2.5 miles south of the Highway 138 and Tara Boulevard intersection, at 9652 Fayetteville Road.

To date, more than 45 area nonprofit organizations, hospitals, government agencies, and members of the health care industry have agreed to participate in the Health Fair including the following: Southern Regional Health System, Emory Healthcare, Grady Health System, Henry Medical Center, the American Heart, Diabetes, and Stroke Associations, Riverdale Fire Services, Gwinnett County Health Department, American Red Cross, Pfizer, Inc., CDC, Social Security Administration, FDA, AID Atlanta, and many others. This group will provide a diverse selection of free health screenings, cooking, CPR and fitness demonstrations, and information about important health issues. Additionally, attendees of the Health Fair can participate in a blood drive, hear from Congressman Scott and special guest speakers, and enroll on site in health assistance programs like Medicare, Medicaid, PeachCare, prescription drug assistance, and others for the uninsured.

Residents from throughout the district are invited to attend the Health Fair. All persons who plan to attend the Health Fair may call 770-210-5073 or visit www.house.gov/davidscott for more information.