Peoria County residents access community resources at fair
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria County residents were able to seek out community resources, whether it be health related or otherwise, at a fair on Monday.
It was held at the Peoria City/County Health Department's Health and Human Services community room from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring organizations in healthcare, education, and more.
Heartland Health Services, Solvera Health, Central Illinois Friends, and PCAPS were a few of the represented organizations, informing people of what they do and how they can be contacted.
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The free event also had some fun games for the kids, including Connect 4 and a coloring station. An inflatable lung was there as well, providing helpful information regarding keeping your lungs healthy. Free popcorn was provided too.
Community health worker Jovon Matthews said the department decided to hold this 'one-stop shop' for community resources after some residents expressed confusion over where to go for certain services.
'It's easier for you to just come here and get everything you need. We figured that would be the best way to go about that,' he said.
The event is also meant to kick off National Public Health Week, which goes from April 7 to 13.
Matthews said the health department plans on doing more events like this over the coming months.
'This is just getting our feet off the ground, and we plan on doing way more things in the future. So, be on the lookout for our Facebook or Instagram for stuff like this,' he said.
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