Cincinnati Children’s co-sponsors Adams County health fair

Second-annual event to feature fun for kids, teens, and families

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

The Adams County Health Fair on Aug. 12 in West Union will feature games and other fun activities geared to kids, teens, and families. Over 1,000 people attended last year’s fair.

Cincinnati Children’s is again collaborating with several Adams County organizations on a back-to-school health fair, which will run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 12.

The second-annual fair will be held at Adams County Christian School, 187 Willow Drive in West Union, which is across Manchester Street from Walmart. More than 1,000 people attended last year’s health fair.

The theme of this year’s fair is “A Health Journey for Mind, Body & Soul,” which will include a focus on Food, Fitness, Wellness and Mental Health. The free event will include games, music, food trucks and other fun activities for kids, teens and families. All ages are welcome, and those who attend will receive health information, gift cards, food vouchers and toys.

In addition, Cincinnati Children’s and other agencies will collaborate on:

• Health screenings, including vision and dermatology
• Child immunizations
• Nutrition education
• Health and safety
• Family resources
• Mental health resources

Other organizations co-sponsoring the health fair include Adams County Public Health, the Adams County Regional Medical Center, ACRMC Family Medicine, Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Adams County Christian School, Adams County Ohio Valley Schools and the Manchester Local School District.