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Hundreds turn out for NS Rotary Health Fair
  
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By MATT HOLLIS
Starting at 6:30 a.m., Aug. 23, people began lining up at Sam Houston Elementary School to take advantage of the North Shore Rotary Club’s free health fair, and receive free vaccinations for their children. More than 1,600 people passed through the doors and early estimates indicate more than 400 children were immunized. Some received as many as five shots and as few as one.
“Everyone is enjoying the event,” said Dr. Donald Nino, Channelview doctor who is a North Shore Rotary member and helped to sponsor the fair. “We are doing what we need to do to help reduce the infant mortality rate. By giving these vaccinations, we can increase their chances of living a long, healthy life.”
East Houston Regional Medical Center personnel provided free screenings at the fair.
“Everyone’s child should be healthy,” said Annette Forbes, EHRMC director of marketing. “We are focusing on all aspects of the family. We are helping them keep up to date with health checks and immunizations with the help of the North Shore Rotary.”
The EHRMC booth offered information about child obesity, what to feed children from infants up to school-aged children, diabetes support groups, and contact information for the staff at EHRMC.
Members of the Harris County Hospital District’s school-based clinic in Cloverleaf provided the vaccinations, while LULAC members helped with translations.
Galena Park ISD employees were on hand, offering important information on staying drug free and on the upcoming random student drug-testing program for the fall school year.
“It’s to make parents aware of which kid is using drugs,” said Cheryl Vital, GPISD school safety specialist. “We’ve had an excellent response. Many have asked to sign their students up on the spot.”
The names of students who sign up are placed in a random pool, then a computer generates a list. From that list, student are tested for drug use.
Representatives from the Wendel D. Ley YMCA were at the fair telling people about programs available for the fall.
“A lot of people have asked about our after-school programs,” said Megan Ebow, Wendel D. Ley aquatics and team director. “We have youth sports, early childhood development and team programs. The YMCA is a place kids can go to after school. Many people do not have anywhere to go, so we offer them a place that is safe, healthy and fun.”
Janet Schibbye was telling people about the Texas Children’s Health Plan, which offers insurance to children who qualify.
“A lot of families don’t know about it,” she said. “It’s health coverage for kids. A child’s health is too important to ignore. This plan helps address their health needs, vision, dental and any medical need.”
Members of Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia’s after-school program were also on hand for the event as well as mid wives from hospital nurseries.
Overall, there were approximately 300 families at the health fair.
“Everyone is enjoying the event,” said Dr. Donald Nino, Channelview doctor who is a North Shore Rotary member and helped to sponsor the fair. “We are doing what we need to do to help reduce the infant mortality rate. By giving these vaccinations, we can increase their chances of living a long, healthy life.”
East Houston Regional Medical Center personnel provided free screenings at the fair.
“Everyone’s child should be healthy,” said Annette Forbes, EHRMC director of marketing. “We are focusing on all aspects of the family. We are helping them keep up to date with health checks and immunizations with the help of the North Shore Rotary.”
The EHRMC booth offered information about child obesity, what to feed children from infants up to school-aged children, diabetes support groups, and contact information for the staff at EHRMC.
Members of the Harris County Hospital District’s school-based clinic in Cloverleaf provided the vaccinations, while LULAC members helped with translations.
Galena Park ISD employees were on hand, offering important information on staying drug free and on the upcoming random student drug-testing program for the fall school year.
“It’s to make parents aware of which kid is using drugs,” said Cheryl Vital, GPISD school safety specialist. “We’ve had an excellent response. Many have asked to sign their students up on the spot.”
The names of students who sign up are placed in a random pool, then a computer generates a list. From that list, student are tested for drug use.
Representatives from the Wendel D. Ley YMCA were at the fair telling people about programs available for the fall.
“A lot of people have asked about our after-school programs,” said Megan Ebow, Wendel D. Ley aquatics and team director. “We have youth sports, early childhood development and team programs. The YMCA is a place kids can go to after school. Many people do not have anywhere to go, so we offer them a place that is safe, healthy and fun.”
Janet Schibbye was telling people about the Texas Children’s Health Plan, which offers insurance to children who qualify.
“A lot of families don’t know about it,” she said. “It’s health coverage for kids. A child’s health is too important to ignore. This plan helps address their health needs, vision, dental and any medical need.”
Members of Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia’s after-school program were also on hand for the event as well as mid wives from hospital nurseries.
Overall, there were approximately 300 families at the health fair.
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