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First State Community Action hosts health fair
BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
March 6, 2013
Kent Sussex Counseling Service provided free HIV testing during the health fair. About 20 people were tested, said Jamie Roaro, left, and Terri Mims of the service. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Jim Mims of Delaware Hospice talked to residents about programs that include volunteer-based Transitions, for people who have health issues but are not eligible for hospice care. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
Lay nurse navigator Jennifer Cervantes, left, and cancer screening nurse navigator Debbie Campbell, talk about free screenings offered at Tunnell Cancer Center for qualified residents. The women helped educate residents on the importance of early detection and cancer prevention. BY RACHEL SWICK MAVITY
More than 150 people attended a health fair hosted by First State Community Action Agency in Georgetown.
The Feb. 22 fair connected community members to services such as blood screenings, healthcare information and services available for low-income residents.
At Beebe's lab screening table, La Red's Jess Quintero has his blood pressure taken by Janet Sockriter.
