Onancock, Virginia—Eastern Shore Rural Health is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a series of community health fairs, starting with the ‘Be Well Block Party’ on Saturday, August 3, 2024. These events will provide free health screenings, community resources, COVID-19 and other vaccines, giveaways, activities for all ages, and more.
Event Schedule:
Monday, August 5: Atlantic Community Health Fair
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Location: 5219 Lankford Hwy, New Church, VA 23415
Tuesday, August 6: Chincoteague Island Community Health Fair
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Location: 4049 Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Wednesday, August 7: Onley Community Health Fair
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Location: 20306 Badger Ln, Onley, VA 23418
Thursday, August 8: Eastville Community Health Fair
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Location: 17068 Lankford Hwy, Eastville, VA 23347
“Come celebrate with us! All ages are welcome to join these events for a variety of health services and fun activities,” said CEO, Jeannette Edwards “This week-long celebration underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare to our community.”
Nearly 1,500 health centers are the health care home to:
- One in 5 uninsured people
- One in 3 people living in poverty
- One in 7 rural residents
- Nearly 9 million children
- 400,000 veterans
To learn more about the mission and accomplishments of health centers, visit www.nachc.org. You can learn more about NHCW and learn more about our Community Health Fairs at esrh.org/nhcw2024/ #NHCW24
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