Plan Ahead: Back-To-School Immunizations Are Essential
Health Department urge parents to plan ahead to see that children are and effective way to help individuals protect themselves, their families, Health Director, said. vaccinations for eligible children through age 18. To qualify a child must be: Medicaid eligible; American Indian or Alaskan Native; uninsured or underinsured. Underinsured means a child has health insurance, but it child is eligible.
however, a provider may charge a fee to administer the vaccine. Parents who want to participate should contact their health care provider; the com/vfcinfo.htm. mean that free, state-funded vaccines are no longer provided to insured children. Insured families may be able to take advantage of $3 million a limited amount of free vaccine during the transition away from the state-funded program. The vaccine will be distributed to children entering kindergarten through 8th grade by the Public Health Department. Once the supply of free vaccine is depleted, patients with insurance will need to use their insurance plan to receive vaccine services. In some cases, this may require a co-pay or deductible. Parents should check with their health
Library Hosts Book Sale, Local Artist Blues Concert
300 Maiden Lane. The Friends of the Library invite the public to stock up on books and other reading materials during their sale Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entrance to the sale is through the back door near the benches overlooking Linear Park. Thousands of titles in good condition will be available at unbeatable prices. The Friends accept cash or checks only.
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Library holds its annual Local Artist Blues Showcase from 1 to 6 p.m. The event will feature talented musicians and bands from the local area,
Be Healthy: Grow What You Eat Workshop
Individuals interested in growing their own produce are invited to the workshop will focus on techniques for planting a fall vegetable garden, and you will receive resources to guide you through the garden process. The There is a $5 registration fee per person, and a minimum of 10 people is required. Please register by Friday, Aug. 13, to ensure that adequate supplies are on hand. A copy of the registration form is available online
his will be a busy weekend at the Headquarters Library,
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