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

(Houston, TX)--On Saturday, August 23, 2014, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), in conjunction with HISD, Central Care Community Health Center, Community Health Choice, Raindrop Turkish House, and Kid’s Vision for Life; hosted the tenth annual ‘Green Light to Healthy Living’ health fair at Westbury High School, 11911 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77035. The event provided free immunizations, health screenings, eye exams, dental screenings, prostate exams, as well as information assistance with Medicaid and CHIP applications, renewals, and recertifications to residents of the Texas Ninth Congressional District.

“Emergency room care is sickness care and a very costly substitute for healthcare. Regular check-ups and immunizations are essential for a healthy lifestyle,” Congressman Al Green said. “Our intention with this health fair is to foster a culture of healthcare and healthier living in our community such that emergency room visits for preventable conditions are reduced.  Additionally, the children who are here today will have the advantage of having a healthy start to the new school year."

Participating vendors provided immunizations for children heading back to school. 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 150 school-aged children and drawings for two bicycles.