WESTFIELD – The Westfield Lions Club will be sponsoring a Community Health Fair at Western Mass Hospital on Saturday May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no registration and the fair is free and open to the public.
A brand new event, the Lions Club had decided it was time that they offered a community health fair for children and families throughout Westfield.
“This is a totally free, family-friendly event where you can get a lot of your health-care needs in one place,” said Lions Club President Kyle Pierce.
A variety of different health care options will be available. The Lions Club will be offering eye exams while the Holyoke Dental Group will have dental screenings. Habitat for Humanity will also be present for financial advice while the Westfield YMCA will offer a general information table.
From left to right, are the head members of the Westfield Centennial Lions Club. Ida Tassinari, Kyle Pierce, Roxanne Bradley, and Michael McCabe. (WNG File Photo)
Brigid Roffe, who is the Community Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator at Western Mass Hospital, believes that this event is perfect for them.
“Our mission has always been to fill the gaps and services of the community needs,” said Roffe. “Having this health fair will definitely bring awareness.”
Pierce has had a great experience working with Western Mass Hospital for the fair. “Western Mass Hospital has been incredible to work with,” he said. “It’s been a great partnership to work with right now.”
The Community Health Fair will take place outside in the back pavilion at the hospital. For more information on the event, call Western Mass Hospital at 562-4131.
