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Mobile Health Fair
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) takes a holistic approach to health; one that sees the human as a total being with spirit-mind-body that cannot be separated.
• Through the ministry of the Mobile Health Fair (MHF), people who do not have access to, or resources for, medical care receive screenings, education and referrals as needed.
• The impact on individuals, families and communities is immeasurable and unquestionable.
• Health Fairs serve as a vehicle for community improvement.
• Health fairs are free to participants.
• Local presbyteries, churches and mission groups sponsor health fairs in partnership with the Synod of the Covenant.
Local church leaders and representatives of health and social service agencies unite to bring the Health Fair Ministry to the people.
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Mission Zone
Zone 20 - Michigan & Ohio
Mission Category
Education, Health, Women and Children
Contact Info
Mobile Health Fair
1911 Indianwood Circle, Suite B
Maumee OH 43537
Phone: 419-754-4050
Fax: 419-754-4051
www.mobilehealthfair.org
Email:Send Email
Presbytery: Synod of the Covenant
Committee/Congregation: Multicultural, Racial Ethnic and Justice Committee
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Items Needed
Item: Hygiene Kits
Description:
Washcloths, bar of soap, shampoo, nail brush, hair brush or comb -These are distributed to participants at each fair. Donations of complete kits or items within a kit are always welcome.
Quantity: Many
Item: Dental Kits
Description:
Toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, Chapstick - These are distributed to participants at eac fair. Donations of complete kits or of items within kits are always welcome.
Quantity: Many
Item: Coloring Books and Crayons
Description:
For all ages of children and bilingual if possible- These are given to the children at the health fairs
Quantity: Many
Item:
Hygiene Kits
Description:
Washcloths, bar of soap, shampoo, nail brush, hair brush or comb -These are distributed to participants at each fair. Donations of complete kits or items within a kit are always welcome.
Quantity: Many
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Volunteers Needed
Position: Host
Description:
Identify possible sites, Determine your target population, work with your presbytery
People Needed: Many
Position: Site support
Description:
Every site the Health fair visits the following volunteers are needed: On-site support Meals and housing are needed for the staff and volunteers
People Needed: 8 to 10
Position:
Description:
People Needed:
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Mission Statement:
Detail Description:
A group of six college-aged (or older) individuals travel across Ohio and Michigan for an 8 week period each summer performing medical screenings and providing educational information to under-served and uninsured populations within our communities.
Our History:
The Mobile Health Fair ministry can be traced back to the late 1960's in the Synod of the Covenant. As budgets were cut across all Synods, many lost their health programs however, the Synod of the Covenant has kept this mission going strong!
Partner Organizations:
Central Ohio Diabetes Association
Prevent Blindness of Ohio
University of Toledo-Cardiopulmonary and Metabolism Research Lab
Mitchell Dermatology
Ohio Migrant Education Center
Past or current grants:
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