Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) has been all over the 12^th District, and one thing everybody's worried about is health care.  He's working hard in Washington to fix health care, but he wants to do something here at home to help.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, Congressman Barrow, along with the East Georgia Health Cooperative, will be hosting a Health Fair for folks in the Swainsboro area from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Varner 4H Center at 220 South Circle Drive in Swainsboro.  They'll be bringing local health care organizations together in one place, so folks can come and get some of their health care questions answered, get good advice, and learn how to save money on health care.

Health care professionals will be on hand to administer completely free screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol, give advice on how to save money on prescription drugs, and talk to folks about nutrition and fitness.

"Times are tough right now," said Barrow, "but I hope folks will stop by and take advantage of these services, get some information about keeping their family healthy, and hopefully get some peace of mind."

The following is a partial list of organizations that will have representatives at Congressman Barrow's Health Fair:

·        East Georgia Health Cooperative

·        Social Security Administration

·        Medical College of Georgia

·        Meadows Regional Medical Center Wellness Program

·        Cooperative Extension Service

Who:               Congressman John Barrow

What:              Health Fair in Swainsboro

When:             Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where:            Varner 4H Center, 220 South Circle Drive, Swainsboro

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Contact: Jane Brodsky, (202) 225-2823

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