LAKEPORT, Calif. – The third annual Heroes of Health and Safety Fair set for Saturday, Oct. 15, promises to be full of opportunities to celebrate the people and organizations who work to create flourishing families in Lake County.
The day will feature interactive demonstrations for the entire family, free services and a host of giveaways.
The free, family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.
More than 80 local health and safety organizations will be on hand to share lifesaving information and services.
Interactive demonstrations will teach safety through experience and show off the resources of local agencies.
Featured will be a “Jaws of Life” demonstration, medical helicopter liftoffs and tours of rescue vehicles.
Experts will teach CPR chest compression and boating safety, and car seat safety inspections will be available.
Children and teens are invited to bring their bikes for the kid’s bike course. Free bike tune-ups will also be available. Bikes for children of all ages will be raffled to lucky winners.
Free flu shots, health and dental screenings, EKG screenings and A1C blood glucose testing will be offered by local health care providers for the third year in a row.
Additional education and awareness opportunities will give attendees information about disaster preparedness, electrical safety, healthy lifestyle choices and more.
Prevention will be another focus of the yearly Heroes of Health and Safety event, with giveaways of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, bike helmets and life jackets.
“This is an incredible venue to showcase Lake County’s numerous health and safety resources,” said Siri Nelson, chief administrative officer of Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “I hope everyone will come to learn about these resources and other ways to keep their families safe and healthy.”
The 2015 Heroes of Health and Safety year brought health and safety education and services to over 2,000 attendees.
Sponsors include the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, California Highway Patrol, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, Lake County Tribal Health, Lakeside Health Center, American Red Cross, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Office of Education, The Hero Project and Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
Oct. 15 Heroes of Health & Safety Fair combines excitement and education
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