Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Joins Cicero Department of Health for a Back-to-School Health Fair

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Joins Cicero Department of Health for a Back-to-School Health Fair
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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Joins Cicero Department of Health for a Back-to-School Health Fair (Cook County, IL) — On Wednesday, July 20th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined the Cicero Health Department for a Back-to-School Health Fair. The fair, which brought local health organizations, businesses, community organizations, and elected officials, provided a wide range of services for residents who attended.

“I’d like to thank President Dominick and Director Grazzini for inviting me today,” said Commissioner Aguilar. “Providing needed services to the communities we serve is essential to supporting our residents. We must do everything we can do to make families’ lives easier. The combination of life-saving educational and training services, combined with immunization and school supplies distribution, meets those needs head on. Thank you to everyone who came out today for such a great event!”

Illinois Department of Health (IDPH), Blue Cross Blue Shield, Loyola Medicine, and Bell Mar Beauty School were among the organizations present during the health fair. IDPH offered health screenings for STDs and HEP C, and educated the community about opioid usage, including distributing Narcan. Blue Cross Blue Shield teamed up with Jewel to provide immunizations to children. Loyola Medicine educated residents on how to Stop the Bleeding after gunshot or other serious injuries. Bell Mar Beauty School offered free haircuts and manicures to all residents who were interested. Residents also had a chance to enter a raffle to win prizes such as TVs, toys, gift certificates and much more. Other services included vaccinations, free lead and hemoglobin screenings, and fire and police safety tips.

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“The Health Department is very pleased with the services that were provided free of charge to our residents,” said Director of Health and Public Health Commissioner Susan Grazzini, RN. “I wanted to address the highest areas of concern identified by IDPH and provide education and resources to our residents which I feel was accomplished at the Health Fair.”

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Joins Cicero Department of Health for a Back-to-School Health Fair

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