Scott Hosts Successful Second Annual Health Fair
Jonesboro,
Aug 19 -
Congressman David Scott welcomed more than 1,100 constituents and 200 healthcare professionals and volunteers to the Second Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair held today at Mundy’s Mill High School in Clayton County.
“While I’ve been working in Congress to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to all Georgians, I wanted to do some extra,” said Congressman Scott. “That’s why I’m hosting my annual health fairs to bring together hospitals, insurance & pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and leading healthcare organizations to offer free services for people who otherwise might not have access to such care. This year we were able to build on the success of our first fair by saving more lives with much-needed preventive screenings and empowerment through awareness. At our health fairs, we’ve had people whose blood pressure was so high that doctors had to call for an ambulance to come and take them to the hospital immediately.”
Congressman Scott kicked off the health fair by hosting a panel discussion addressing the importance of preventative care to preempt the onset of such chronic conditions as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, strokes, and obesity. Scott was joined on the panel by actress Ruby Dee, who appeared in conjunction with Pfizer to support his efforts to empower people to better manage their health by attending the annual 13th District Health Fair. Dr. Michael Smith of Atlanta Medical Center’s Oncology Department and Dr. Steve Wertheim of Resurgens Orthopedics also served on the panel.
“Representing Georgians is more than just casting votes in Washington. I believe strongly that the most important part of being a Member of Congress is helping people,” Scott added. “Throughout my years in public service, from the Georgia legislature to the U.S. Congress, I have made it one of my main objectives to ensure and promote the health and well-being of my fellow Georgians. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Washington to ensure healthcare continues to be at the forefront of our discussions. We have much work to do, but I believe with dedicated efforts, we will achieve success.”
More than 95 area non-profit organizations, hospitals, government agencies, and members of the health care industry were on hand to provide a wide variety of free health screenings, cooking, CPR and fitness demonstrations, and information about important health issues.
Attendees of the Health Fair participated in a blood drive and were able to enroll on site in a number of health assistance programs.
Participants included:
Aalegna Skin & HealthCenter
AFLAC
Agape Gardens Colon Lavage, LLC
AID Atlanta
Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc.
Alzheimer's Services Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Lung Association, Southeast Region
American Red Cross
ARC Area Agency on Aging
Arthritis Foundation
Ashiki's All Natural
Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities
Atlanta Gas & Light Company
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Bright from the Start: GA Dept. of Early Care & Learning
Centiva Home Care
Clayton County Collaborative Authority
Clayton County Community Services Authority, Inc. - Head Start
Clayton County Department of Health - Women's Division
Clayton County DFCS
Clayton County Police Department - 911 Division
Clayton County Sheriff's Office
Continental Societies of Atlanta, Inc.
Crystal Springs
DaVita Dialysis, Inc.
Discover Chiropractic
Do You Snore, LLC
Eli Lilly and Company
Emory Healthcare
Extend Benefits Group, LLC/ Sam's Club
Forest Park Fire & EMS
Fuller Rehabilitation, OLA
General Mills, Inc.
Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
Georgia Commission on Women/ Georgia Osteoporosis Initiative
Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association
Georgia School Nutrition Association
Georgia Transplant Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline
Grady Health System
H.E.A.L.S. of North Georgia
Henry Medical Center
Heritage Hospice
Himalayan Goji Juice
House of Refuge Ministries
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Kool Smiles Dentistry for Children
LA Fitness
LifeLink of Georgia
Love & Courage, Stroke & Heart Disease Survivor Program
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.-GA Chapter
The Marcus Institute
Medicare RX Access Network
Medipod, LLC
Melaleuca
Met Life
Miracle Ear Atlanta
Morehouse School of Medicine
Nanston Dental Group - Dr. Walter Reid
National Kidney Foundation of Georgia
On-Line Health & Wellness Premier
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Peach State Health Plan
Pfizer, Inc.
Prevent Blindness Georgia
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
Primerica Financial Services
Resurgens Orthopedics
Riverdale Fire Services
Safe America Foundation
Sasha's DaySpa & WellnessCenter
Scientific Health System - Salad Master
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
Social Security Administration
Southern Crescent Medical Clinic
Southern Regional Health System
Southern Regional Homecare
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
United Way of Butts, Clayton & HenryCounties
United Way of Metro Atlanta - 211
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
Wellcare of Georgia
