The second annual FREE, Forest Lions Club Health and Safety Fair, will be held Nov. 1 at Jefferson Forest High School from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The expanded fair has more than 25 health care providers and is for all generations – children, adults and geriatric adults. In addition to free admission, there will be door prizes and refreshments.
JF High School is located at 1 Cavalier Circle, Forest, VA  24551 and has plenty of parking. Free screenings and activities include:
•     FREE vision screening for children
•     FREE hearing screening
•     FREE blood sugar testing- 1 hour fast recommended
•     Diabetes Counseling
•     FREE Child ID
•     Cholesterol Testing – 12 hour fast recommended: Fee $18
•     Fire safety for the home
•     Explore the Forest Fire Department Fire Truck
•     Child and Infant health and safety
•     Health and safety for the older adult
•     Senior Support for Medication Safety
•     FREE Oral /Dental screenings
•     FREE heart health education and blood pressure screenings
•     Child literacy information (Gus the Literacy Bus)
•     Centra Health Mammogram Van- Limited to 15 Mammograms (requires appointment and insurance card)
•     Chiropractic care- back/neck health and chair massages
•     FREE adult eye screening and testing for Macular Degeneration
•     “Safe Surfin’ Foundation-Internet Safety for children and adults
•     Please bring one non-perishable food item for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
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•     For more information, visit http://www.forestlionsclub.org/  Questions, email the Forest L