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Friday, October 7, 2011

Caridad Family Festival

CARIDAD FAMILY FESTIVAL

 

BE WELL,  STAY WELL.  LIVE HEALTHY!

 

Saturday November 12, 2011

9:00am-1:00pm

 Caridad Center and the Prevention, Education & Treatment program will be hosting an event on Saturday November 12, 2011 from 9:00am-1:00pm. 

The focus will be on healthy lifestyle living for the entire family.

Various activities including  healthy cooking demonstrations and physical fitness  activities, including ZUMBA!

Over 40 community organizations will participate.

Free screenings also include including BMI,  (body mass index) glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, and dental examinations.

Eye Care of America from San Francisco, CA  will be conducting vision screenings for our community. 

The FloridaeyeSmart eyeCheck Project is being sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in conjunction with the For Eye Care Foundation, Inc., the foundation of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the For Eye Care Foundation, Inc. have partnered with the Caridad Center in Boynton Beach to host an eye screenings.

  

 For more information please contact Jennifer Vega 561-853-1634 ext: 124 or e-mail at jvega@caridad.org

Health

doctor and child
  • Over 250 doctor and dentist community volunteers
  • Yearly patient visits total approximately 25,000
  • Comphrehensive health, dental and vision care
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Education

  • Tutoring program empowers our elementary-aged students
  • Scholarship fund serves Caridad families
  • Family health classes educate our patients
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Outreach

  • Emergency and Food programs serve those who need it most
  • Adopt-a-Family and Holiday assistance ensures community care
  • Mentor initiatives pave the way for our community’s future
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