No Child Without Healthcare Fair is July 27 in Crestview

CRESTVIEW — The 3rd Masonic District hosts the sixth annual No Child Without Health Care Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at Crestview High School, 1304 N. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.

The free event for children from Crestview and surrounding communities begins with an official opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

Weight control, diabetes, allergies, immunizations, hypertension, sickle cell anemia and trait and dietary considerations are among topics to be addressed.

Participating doctors will provide school and sports physicals. Attendees may give blood donations at a blood mobile onsite. 

 More than 500 children and their parents from Okaloosa through Washington County are expected to attend. Vendors and sponsors are encouraged to participate.

Funds generated by this event pay health care costs for children who need assistance.

Contact chairperson Jean Lewis, 305-1259 or billijee@embargmail.com, for more details.

The event is sponsored by the Masons, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, City Councilman Shannon Hayes, and the Crestview Kiwanis Club, as well as Dr. Joseph Peter of Crestview Pediatrics and Dr. Michael Neuland of Allergy Partners.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: No Child Without Healthcare Fair is July 27 in Crestview