February 26, 2004

Galveston County Health Fair

The Tenth Annual Galveston County Health Fair will be held on Saturday, March 6, in the parking lot of Academy Sports and Outdoors, 45th and Seawall Boulevard. 

Students from all four schools at the University of Texas Medical Branch organize the health fair each year to benefit the entire Galveston County community. Free health screenings will be available for children and adults, as well as more than 40 informational booths. All participants will be eligible to win a door prize. 

"Entertainment will include Galveston Catholic Cheerleaders, Oppe Elementary Choir, Charles B. Scott Elementary Drill Team, Boys and Girls Club Praise Dancers, YMCA dancers and cheerleaders, and Ishmael Robles Martial Arts," said a news release. "McGruff the Crime Dog, Hooty the Owl, Dr. Dolphin and the Tooth Fairy will be there to entertain the kids, and free immunizations will be available to children 18 years of age and younger. Parents must bring their child’s shot record." 

The UTMB Blood Bank's state-of-the-art donor coach will be stationed at the event, in an effort to meet patient needs at UTMB and Shriners Burns Hospital.  

For more information call (409) 772-4100.

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