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A “DAY OF SERVICE” ON JANUARY 11 IN EL DORADO
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The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC), in conjunction with the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will host a “Day of Service” on January 11th in El Dorado.
Encouraging that all Arkansans live healthier lifestyles, the AMHC will conduct free screenings during a Community Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents of south Arkansas are invited to stop by the Tac House, located at 1101 N. West Avenue for food, fun and educational health information. A free complimentary lunch (served by “Friendly Caterers” of El Dorado) will be provided during the health fair between 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Lots of give-aways will be available and a grand prize drawing will take place at 1:00p.m. To qualify, participants must do a blood pressure, cholesterol or glucose screening. Local vendors include Alliance on Community Health, South Arkansas Fights AIDS, Innovex Diabetes, Evergreen Baptist Tobacco Awareness Program, and Union County Department of Human Services and others.
The screenings during the evening hours will take place at the Municipal Auditorium, located at 100 West 8th Street in El Dorado from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., prior to the 13th Annual Community Concert Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium and is cosponsored by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission.
For more information or if you would like to be a vendor at the health fair, contact Cassandra E. Woods at 501-416-4418 or Patricia Minor at 501-231-8320. The toll-free number is 877.264.2826.