FoundCare, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center, is hosting its annual Back-to-School Health Fair Tuesday, August 7, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at its West Palm Beach office located at 2330 S. Congress Ave.
The free event will provide back-to-school physicals and immunizations for students. The first 500 students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Parents are asked to bring their children’s immunization records. The superhero-themed event will feature a DJ, dancers, face painters and more to entertain the crowd. Students of all ages are encouraged to dress in costume for the opportunity to win exciting prizes.
FoundCare provides quality healthcare to the Palm Beach County community. To help further the mission of fulfilling unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families, the organization offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services and X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy, all in one location. FoundCare serves every patient who comes through the doors, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
“This event is free and open to the public because we want to make sure students have everything they need to be prepared for school,” said FoundCare CEO Yolette Bonnet. “We are helping to keep them healthy so they will be able to focus on schoolwork and succeed this year. It is going to be a fun atmosphere for the whole family and we invite everyone to participate.”
FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561) 432-5849 or visit http://foundcare.org.
