The circus is coming to Community Hospital-Fairfax, May 13

            If you haven’t already done it, be sure to put Community Hospital-Fairfax’s Health Fair on your calendar for May 13, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

            This family friendly event is a great reason to visit the hospital, meet the staff and learn about several aspects of health care for both children and adults.

            The opportunities for kids to learn about the hospital keep growing. In the hospital’s conference room, kids will get the chance to dress up as doctors and nurses and find out what it is like to work at Community Hospital-Fairfax. Children are encouraged to bring their stuffed animals for a check up, where they will both have their height and weight checked.

            Community Hospital-Fairfax is giving out sunscreen and helpful tips about protecting your skin in the summer. To learn the “ABCDEs of Melanoma” visit the booth in the conference room for a handout from the American Academy of Dermatology. The AAD is encouraging people to keep a “body mole map” in their health files to identify and track moles. This is a great informational booth for adults and fun for kids, who can map out their moles with markers and coloring pages.

            In the hospital’s solarium, Atchison County Sheriff Dennis Martin is talking with kids and adults about outdoor safety. He will have information on teaching kids about stranger danger, bicycle safety and general safety while playing outdoors. This booth includes handouts for adults and coloring books for kids.

            In the dining room, Community Hospital-Fairfax Director of Finances Suzanne Southard will host the booth “Don’t Clown Around With Your Finances,” where you can pick up information on a variety of financial topics.

            One of the most exciting things at the circus is the arrival of the LifeNet helicopter, which will be landing at the Fairfax High School football field. Come and get an inside look at the helicopter, plus get a tour of an Atchison-Holt Ambulance.

            These activities, plus many more are all available at the Community Hospital-Fairfax Health Fair, “Don’t Clown Around with Your Health.” We will see you at the circus!