Make A Difference Day – Health Fair for Seniors

Members worked in conjunction with our local hospital and health service providers for a health fair geared toward educating in women’s health, giving flu vaccines, taking vital signs and serving lunch to the citizens living near the South Side Senior Center. We had books to read to children while they waited; however, due to inclement weather, very few children came. A few books were given away. Four door prizes of Wal Mart Gift cards were given away. A woman came who had not been to the doctor in a long time because a friend brought her. She had her vitals and glucose levels read and spoke with a doctor about blood pressure issues. Hopefully, this exposure will have made a difference for her. Twenty nine flu shots were given. Hot dogs and chili were served to about 40 people. Eight Altrusans attended and we got one new member through the planning with another prospect from the event.