The School No. One “Health and Wellness Fair” took place recently and featured an assortment of information displays from vendors and agencies from the surrounding community of Linden, NJ. The Health and Wellness fair provided valuable health information and screening services for all of the Linden Community.
The goal was to increase health awareness through screenings and education, and to promote positive behavior choices. There were live demonstrations by the Union County Sheriff Office K-9 Unit: Linden Police Department brought their motorcycles and static displays of police equipment; the Linden Fire Department had various fire apparatus and all agencies had safety as well as crime prevention exhibits.
The Linden School No. 1 Health and Wellness Fair promoted positive interaction with the diversity of the community between citizens, local law enforcement agencies, and health providers such as Trinitas Children’s Therapy services, Family Chiropractic of Clark, Elizabeth Town Gas, Union County Mosquito Control, Care Station Medical Group, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
The evening also served as a means to get more parents involved in the Linden Public school community’s health and wellness efforts. Tara McCarthy (School Nurse) and Dona Preston (Principal) plan to coordinate and host the event annually each Spring.
(above) Matteo Pinto and his family enjoy learning as a family at the School No. 1 Health and Wellness Fair.
