Congressman Al Green Hosts Ninth Annual “Green Light to Healthy Living” Health Fair

(Houston, TX)--On August 17, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), in conjunction with Community Health Choice, Houston Independent School District, hosted his ninth annual ‘Green Light to Healthy Living’ health fair at Westbury High School. The event provided free immunizations, health screenings, eye exams, dental screenings, as well as information assistance with Medicaid and CHIP applications, renewals, and recertifications to residents of the Texas Ninth Congressional District.

“This is the ninth year we have organized this health fair to encourage healthier living and regular check-ups in the community,” Congressman Al Green said. “We want to continue to ensure that, to the extent we can provide it, all who need health care can get health care. Health care should not be a privilege for a few but should be available to all.”

Participating vendors provided immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and meningitis. There were also tests for diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, as well as for HIV.  Prizes included free backpacks with school supplies for the first 500 school-age children and a drawing for a bicycle.

“Events such as these are important because they offer check-ups and preventive care that may make emergency care later unnecessary," Congressman Al Green said. "Additionally, the children who are here today will have the advantage of having a healthy start to the new school year."

Other sponsors included: Kids Vision for Life, Central Care, and Raindrop Turkish House, among others.

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