Fun and Educational Activities for Entire Family
EL PASO, Texas – The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH), El Paso Fire and Parks and Recreation Departments are hosting a Holiday Health and Safety Event for the entire family from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14 at Chamizal Community Center, 2119 Cypress Ave.
This free event includes the following activities:
Health screenings such as blood pressure, blood sugar analysis, body mass index
Free Flu Shots
How to prepare an emergency and travel kit for prescription medications
Sanitation and food preparation education
Healthy food demonstrations
DPH Patient Navigators will provide referral services for Social Determinants of Health
Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Division will provide:
Car seat checks to include new seat installs and correct installations
Sign-ups for fire alarm check, CO2 detector check, fire extinguisher check
DPH Mobile Integrated Health Unit will provide education for seniors on falls
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will provide safety information – Be Informed/Be Ready
211 will provide information on the service – Free statewide 24-hour information and referral service.
Raffle items will be given throughout the event in the form of gift cards and holiday food boxes.
For more information on the services and health screenings provided by the Department of Public Health visit EPHealth.com.
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