OCH promotes health and safety at Children’s Wellness Fair in Medina
Provided photos: (Left) Carol Wachob, left, handed out gifts and information for Early Head Start at Orleans Community Health’s Children’s Wellness Fair May 30. Tina Schleede manned the table for Community Action. (Right) Lindsay Wilston does face painting at the Children’s Wellness Fair May 30 sponsored by Orleans Community Health.
MEDINA – Orleans Community Health welcomed nearly 130 members of the community and distributed 53 bike helmets at their Children’s Wellness Fair May 30. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park south of Medina Memorial Hospital.
The event served as a fun and educational kickoff to summer, while promoting health, safety and wellness for local children, said Scott Robinson, director of Marketing.
The fair featured a variety of interactive activities designed to engage children while teaching important health and safety concepts. Young attendees had the opportunity to dress like doctors and nurses, take their stuffed animals through a mini exam and test their skills on a specially designed obstacle course.
Several community partners played an important role in the event’s success, Robinson said. Representatives from the Orleans County Department of Mental Health, Community Action and Early Head Start provided valuable information and resources for children and families. Members of Wrights Corners Boy Scout Troop 40 kept everyone cool by serving free snow cones throughout the event.
A popular attraction was face painting, where Lindsay Wilston, a team member from Orleans Community Health, maintained a steady line of children eager to be transformed into their favorite characters and animals.
(Left) Medina Fire Department brought a fire truck and ambulance, which children enjoyed exploring and learning about firsthand. (Right) Boy Scout Troop 40 from Wrights Corners served free snow cones during Orleans Community Health’s Wellness Fair.
The village of Medina Fire Department joined the festivities, bringing both a fire truck and an ambulance for children to explore and learn about emergency services firsthand.
A major focus of the event was bicycle safety, and Orleans Community Health distributed 53 bicycle helmets to children, helping ensure they are protected as they enjoy outdoor activities this summer.
Orleans Community Health extends its sincere thanks to all community partners, volunteers, staff members and families who participated and helped make the Children’s Wellness Fair a memorable and successful event.
Orleans Community Health also announced Family Fun Fridays through the summer. These special events will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 10, 24, Aug. 7 (in Lyndonville) and Aug. 21. These activities will be an opportunity to enjoy special events and meet with community organizations throughout the summer. The three in Medina will be in the park south of the hospital, and in Lyndonville at the Yates Park pavilion.
In addition, the July 10 event will include the YMCA doing field day activities, and on July 24, Hometown Wellness will put on a children’s yoga session.
