Montefiore is ‘Keeping Kids Healthy’ in the Bronx

NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following was released today by the Montefiore Medical Center:

WHAT:

For families with children 12 years old and younger, the themes for this year’s Keeping Kids Healthy Children’s Health Fair 2008 are: wellness promotion, health education, and safety and community. This FREE, fun-filled afternoon is sponsored by The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center and HIP Health Plan of New York. While offering an afternoon of entertainment, games and refreshments, important health education and health screenings will be provided.

   Great visual opportunities    The Children’s Health Fair will include:   Child Health History I.D. Cards and Fingerprinting   Asthma and Diabetes Information   Nutritional Information   Medication Safety   Hearing and Vision Screenings   NYPD Representatives   FDNY Representatives   Face Painting and Activities    WHEN:   Sunday June 1, 2008   Noon – 3PM (Rain or Shine)    WHERE:   Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center   Corner of East Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue   Bronx, NY   

Keeping Kids Healthy Children’s Health Fair 2008 is open to children ages 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult.

Montefiore Medical Center

CONTACT: Steven Osborne, sosborne@montefiore.org, or Helene Guss,hguss@montefiore.org, both of Montefiore Medical Center, +1-718-920-4011