The Southeast Horizon Council will host the eighth annual Family Health Expo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m-1:30 p.m., at the new North Laurel Community Center. The event is designed to provide the residents of Laurel and Savage with access to Howard County's health and human service providers.
The Health Expo will include free blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, hearing, and other screenings. Dental professionals will be providing both adult and child dental screenings. A mobile food pantry will be on site distributing food for those that qualify.
Organizations participating in the Family Health Expo include Chase Brexton Health Services, Howard County General Hospital, North Laurel-Savage Multiservice Center, Howard County Health Department and local human services providers.
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The Balloon Man will entertain children, and a disc jockey will play music. Free box lunches will be provided while supplies last.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No skateboards will be allowed in the building. There is no admission fee, and the public is invited to attend. The North Laurel Community Center is located at 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road. There will be free round-trip shuttle service from the Dollar Store at the Whiskey Bottom Shopping Center to the North Laurel Community Center from 9:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
