Baptist Union County Back to School Health Fair July 19

Baptist Union County to host back-to-school health fair

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free back-to-school health fair for children 12 years old and younger on Saturday, July 19 from 9–11 a.m. in the parking lot of the hospital located at 200 Highway 30 West in New Albany. 

​The event will feature nearly 40 exhibit booths on a variety of topics, including nutrition, bullying, and car seat safety, as well asmedical and vision clinics. Community resource information, health tips and safety facts will be available, and attendees will have the opportunity to check out emergency response vehicles. School supplies will be offered on a first–come, first–served basis.

“We look forward each year to hosting the annual back-to-school health fair,” said Ann Bishop, CEO and administrator of Baptist Union County. “We are grateful for the participation and support ofthe community organizations that partner with us to help students getoff to a healthy and successful school year.”

For more information, please call 662-538-2613.

Baptist Union County offers a variety of services, including adult and pediatric inpatient care, robotic surgery, sleep lab, maternity, a 24-hour emergency department and diagnostics. The hospital also has PET/CT, 3D mammography, TeleHealth services and an eICU. Baptist Union County has an excellent reputation for providing quality care and recently earned an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group and Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades.