The purpose of the event is to aid the community in health education and promotion, as well as to refer members of the community to accessible and affordable health care. Free screenings and information will be provided on more than 30 health concerns affecting all age groups, including smoking, high blood pressure, cancer, HIV, contraception, substance abuse, medical assistance, prenatal care and dental hygiene. Specific pediatric concerns such as asthma, lead poisoning and fire safety will also be addressed. Any health fair participant who does not have a regular medical provider will be referred to the People's Community Health Center at 3028 Greenmount Ave. To raise money to help find a cure for leukemia and related cancers, Cindy Levick, clinical instructor at the School of Nursing, will bicycle 100 miles on America s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, on Sunday, June 7.
Contributions are tax deductible.
Parents employed at Johns Hopkins University have several child care options available to them. Scholarships for partial tuition assistance may be available in September for regular faculty and staff, based on financial need. Programs is taking applications for the scholarship waiting list. Tuition discounts for Hopkins parents are available at the Children's World Learning Centers and the Kiddie Academy. For information, call the Office of WORKlife Programs.