SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- WXYZ- TV/Channel 7 and The
Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion will give thousands of
Detroit metro area children a "boost" at the 31st annual "HEALTHY LIVING FOR
KIDS" program. This year the program will be held Sunday, August 24, 2008 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Since its inception in 1977, "Healthy Living for Kids" has provided free
immunizations to over 50,000 young people.
Eligible children three months and older will be given free immunizations
against polio, rubella, measles, mumps, tetanus, varicella (chicken pox),
diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), Hepatitis B and Hib (Haemophilus
influenza type B). In addition, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) a vaccine designed
to prevent cervical cancer will also be administered. Registered nurses from
the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion will administer the
shots with the assistance of over 150 volunteers from the Health Department
and WXYZ-TV/Channel 7.
Additional services provided include free lead poison testing, signups for
the WIC (Women, Infant and Children's) feeding program and enrollment for a
wide variety of youth mentoring programs.
This year inside the popular "Children's Village," a variety of health
services, community outreach organizations and entertainment will be offered.
The Trenton and Riverview Fire Department Smoke House will have firefighters
on hand who will conduct fire safety lessons. Also State Farm Insurance will
provide the opportunity for children to practice 911 phone calls to prepare
them in the event than an emergency situation occurred. In addition, parents
will be able to obtain Child ID kits from AAA of Michigan as well as receive
pertinent information from the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Children's Poison
Control Center.
WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Action News on-air personalities will be present to sign
autographs and greet the children and their families. Helium balloons and "Kid
Zone" magazines will be provided to all "Healthy Living" participants courtesy
of WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 along with a host of other giveaways including, books,
sun visors, coloring books, cookies, book bags, toothbrushes and much more!
Detroit Tigers mascot "Paws" will stop by and greet guests while WJLB-FM 98
makes an appearance and will distribute additional giveaways as well. Free
pizza and water will be provided by Little Caesars and Costco Wholesale
Corporation respectively and complimentary ice cream will be made available by
Pars Ice Cream Company.
"Healthy Living for Kids" is a signature community service event for
Channel 7 and is a key initiative of the station's '7 On Your Side' brand,"
said Bob Sliva, WXYZ-TV Vice President and General Manager. " 'Healthy Living
for Kids' is also shining example of how community service projects can make a
real difference in the lives of metro Detroit families."
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is located in the
heart of Detroit's Cultural Center, at 315 East Warren Avenue. Free parking
is available courtesy of the College for Creative Studies. Information
regarding the immunization fair and specifics on immunizations is available
through the Healthy Living For Kids Hotline, 1-248-827-9307 or online at
www.wxyz.com.
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