VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Knox County Health Department in partnership with MDWise is hosting its first Back on Track Health Fair on Monday.
The Back on Track Health Fair is a community event to help support families and kids starting back into the 2024-2025 school year. It will be held Monday, September 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the 1st Street parking lot next to the Medical Center of Vincennes. More than 15 other organizations from around Knox County will be on hand to offer resources, giveaways, and information at the event.
The fair will also feature free services and activities. Free school supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis as well as food truck vouchers for the first 150 participants that can be used for Food Trucks on the Wabash. There will also be activities for kids like face painting and interactive games.
Other services provided at the fair include on-site immunizations and lead testing for children under the age of 6 who haven’t had one done. The event is free and open to the public. For more questions call the Knox County Health Department at 812-882-8700.
“We are excited to bring the Back on Track Health Fair to our community,” said Dr. Alan Stewart, Health Officer at the Knox County Health Department. “This event is a wonderful way to provide essential resources to families while creating a fun and supportive environment for kids preparing for the new school year.”
