Release Date: August 3, 2010
Office of District 4 Councilman Philip A. Cortez: 207-7281
- District 4 Strives for Back-to-School Health -
Free Back-to-School Health Fair provides immunization and backpacks to more than 2,000 San Antonio school children
District 4 City Councilman Philip A. Cortez, CentroMed and the San Antonio Food Bank will host the annual District 4 Back-to-School Health Fair and school supply giveaway for San Antonio children and their families on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the CentroMed Southwest Branch Clinic, located at 9011 Poteet-Jourdanton and Highway 16.
This free event provides parents and children an opportunity to learn more about community health through free immunizations, dental exams, health screenings, and haircuts. More than 60 San Antonio vendors and community organizations will be present to discuss community services and provide preventive health information. The District 4 Back-to-School Health Fair will also feature live entertainment by Tejano music band Texas Latino and provide many giveaways.
Through generous sponsorships and donations, over 2,000 students returning to school were able to receive free backpacks and school supplies at last year’s health fair. This year's health fair is expected to be larger than ever before.
"I am proud to say that the District 4 Back-to-School Health Fair is a great way for San Antonio school children and their families to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle as the city gears up for the start of the new school year," said Councilman Cortez.
Since 2004, District 4, CentroMed, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and San Antonio Food Bank have teamed up each year to bring the District 4 Back-to-School Health Fair to students and their families. The Back-to-School Health Fair began as a way of providing a central location where parents could take their children for immunizations. It has grown to be an opportunity for families to learn about health-related issues and receive health services such as health screenings and dental exams. Community organizations at the fair also provide information for families on preventing illness and living a healthy lifestyle.
For more information, contact (210) 207-7058.