MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – AmeriCorps/RSVP, in partnership with United Way of East Mississippi, will host a special health fair to honor first responders and their families in Meridian and Lauderdale County. The event will take place on April 3rd, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the United Way of East Mississippi, located at 4817 North Park Drive, Meridian, MS.
This free event is designed to show appreciation for the local heroes who serve the community, offering a range of activities and services for first responders and their families, including light refreshments, giveaways, and drawings.
On-site health screenings will be available, providing attendees with essential health checks, including:
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Blood Pressure Check
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Assessment
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Diabetes Risk Screening
Participating vendors at the health fair will include:
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Home Instead
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Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition of Lauderdale and Newton Counties
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Meridian
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J.G. Alexander Nursing Center
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Mississippi Department of Health
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Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District
For additional information, contact Tim Putnam or Joyce Franklin at 601-693-2732 or via email at [email protected].
