City of Lynn Haven hosts 6th Annual Health Fair
30 vendors in health & wellness, vision, fitness, and more participated, like the American Red Cross, Bay County Vet Center, and Island Doctors.
They met residents at the senior activity center across from the City Hall, talking about their services and answering questions or concerns.
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City official says this a great way to connect residents with resources.
'We had something to offer for a little bit of all of our practices. So it was very nice to see everyone get together out here today. And the community learned more about trying to stay on top of their wellness and health/ we always do things for the community and we always care about our residents. And those around us. So offering that health care is just a great way to show, extend our orchestration to them and like have a resource for them to come to,' Lynn Haven Communications Coordinator Ebonee Burrell said.
City officials have not started planning next year's fair but they say they hope they can have it in City Hall with more vendors.
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