Community Health Fair Unites Moultrie Residents
On Saturday, Moultrie welcomed its Winter Community Health Fair, offering an essential opportunity for residents to enhance their health knowledge from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees engaged in valuable activities such as CPR and first aid demonstrations, with expert guidance provided by local vendors. Reginald Sweet, the event organizer and Communication Involvement Specialist with HEARTS for Families, highlighted the fair’s interactive features, including haircuts by a licensed barber from Cutology in Albany.
Fun and Prizes at the Fair
Families enjoyed exciting giveaways and opportunities to win prizes, with contributions from Strike Zone 10, the local bowling alley that provided gift cards for free games and rentals. One of the standout prizes was brand-new bicycles, creating buzz among attendees eager to take part. “We wanna start locally and make sure that our communities are healthy,” Sweet stated, emphasizing the fair’s role in laying the groundwork for prosperous and vibrant communities.
Looking Ahead: Teen Summit Planned
Plans for future engagement include a teen summit set for April, focusing on critical issues like cyberbullying and stress management. Although the date is still to be confirmed, Sweet expressed enthusiasm for the community’s ongoing development. He reported positive feedback from participants at Saturday’s fair, with many expressing gratitude to the organizers for the event. Sweet mentioned that they would incorporate this feedback to enhance the experience at the next wellness fair, scheduled for summer.
Moultrie residents participated in the Winter Community Health Fair, which featured CPR demonstrations and vendor activities. Sweet emphasized the importance of fostering healthy communities. Attendees enjoyed prize giveaways and free haircuts,… Future events include a teen summit and another wellness fair in summer.
The Winter Community Health Fair in Moultrie served as an interactive platform, educating residents on health and wellness, and providing hands-on experiences through demonstrations and prize giveaways. With positive responses noted, future events such as a upcoming teen summit are slated to continue promoting community health and engagement.
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