HEALTH FAIR Kanawha City Health Fair Features Most Vendors In Event History
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Videographer: John Tincher
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Also Contributing: Rachel Tarr
Reported: Sep. 19, 2012 10:34 AM EDT
Updated: Sep. 19, 2012 11:20 AM EDT
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Kanawha City
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
One of Kanawha County's most well attended health fairs took place Wednesday morning.
Dozens of people turned out for the annual Kanawha City Health Fair at Highland Hospital. This year's event also featured a record number of vendors.
Representatives from the Breast-Feeding Alliance, vision specialists, and chiropractic care were just a few of the organizations represented at the fair.
Numerous health groups also gave quick consultations to participants including complimentary blood pressure, glucose, and bone density tests.
This is the 16th year for the event which provides free medical information to area residents.
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Bethany Simmons
