Santa Barbara County Holds First of Three Back-to-School Health Fairs This Week in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department held the first in a series of back-to-school health fairs taking place this week in Santa Maria on Tuesday.
The event started at 11 a.m. at the Santa Maria Health Care Center and offered community members an opportunity to connect with 30 different local organizations that provide immigration resources, nutrition education, and mental health information.
Two more back-to-school health fairs are scheduled this week in Lompoc on Wednesday and Santa Barbara on Thursday.
Community members also had access to sports physicals, school-required immunizations and other vital family resources.
Children who attended were provided with free backpacks, school supplies and hygiene kits.
This marks the fourth straight year Santa Barbara County has held the back-to-school health fair.
Last year, the County said the three fairs attracted 2,400 people, with an estimated 800 at each location.
On Wednesday, the second health fair will take place at Aug. 5 at Lompoc Health Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The third and final health fair is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All three back-to-school health fairs are free to attend.
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