State Rep. Jason Bartlett is hosting the first ever Bethel health fair in at the Bethel High School tomorrow at the Bethel Middle School from 10 AM – 2 PM.
State Representative Jason Bartlett (D- Bethel, Danbury, Redding) will host the first ever Bethel Health Fair on Saturday, June 16, to help bring a positive focus and share information on health care issues for the Bethel community and surrounding towns.
The fair, which will be held at Bethel Middle School from 10 AM – 2 PM, will host a series of booths that will provide visitors with a range of information dealing with all aspects of health issues.
“Bethel has never had a health fair before, and I am proud to have been able to organize one along with the support of Danbury Hospital,” Rep. Bartlett said.
Bartlett has been a strong advocate of health care concerns in the General Assembly and has introduced several pieces of legislation this session that include universal healthcare for all Connecticut residents, Lyme disease prevention and awareness, and the establishment of a school-based health center in Danbury.
Congressman Chris Murphy will attend and give a speech on various health care issues affecting Connecticut. Murphy has been a prominent voice on numerous pieces of health care legislation including the implementation of Medicare Part D, the creation of the 2003 workplace smoking ban, and investments into embryonic and adult stem cell research.
For children and parents, there will be a booth with information about Amber Alerts and the steps that parents can take to protect their children. In addition, Jonathan the Husky Dog will be available representing Healthy Husky Sports and will take photographs with the children.
“It is my hope that adults and children of all ages from around the community will attend the event and take with them the information they need for proper healthcare awareness,” Rep. Bartlett said.
A bloodmobile will also be on hand at the health fair. Those wishing to donate are asked to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment prior to the date of the event.
The health fair will also be broadcast live on 98Q FM for two hours. Local organizations that will have booths with information, hand-outs and screenings include:
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State Rep. Jason Bartlett is hosting the first ever Bethel health fair in at the Bethel High School tomorrow at the Bethel Middle School from 10 AM – 2 PM.
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
