Community Health Fair to Offer Free Flu Shots, Screenings

Oct. 7, 2008

MILWAUKIE, Ore. — Free flu shots, blood pressure checks and chair massages will be among the offerings at the 2008 Community Health Fair, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Monarch Hotel and Conference Center (12566 S.E. 93rd Ave.) in Clackamas, Ore. Presented by Northwest Primary Care in partnership with Providence Milwaukie Hospital, the fair will feature information and resources on a wide variety of health topics, as well as custom-fitted bicycle helmets for the bargain price of $5.

“We are very pleased to partner with Northwest Primary,” said Theron Park, Providence Milwaukie Hospital’s chief executive. “We’re glad we have this opportunity to offer this event to our community.”

“We launched this event last year,” said David McAnulty, M.D., medical director of Northwest Primary Care. “It’s great to have our friends at Providence join with us in this important outreach to our community.” 

Health professionals and representatives from 47 organizations will participate in the fair, including the Clackamas County Health Department, the Milwaukie Center, the National College of Natural Medicine, FolkTime, Inc., the American Lung Association, Cascade Eye Association and Krueger Medical Services. In addition, physicians, nurses and clinicians from both Providence and Northwest Primary Care will share information on topics such as cancer prevention and treatment, diabetes, mental health resources, physical therapy and sleep health.All participants will be eligible to win a variety of free prizes at the fair.