2009-07-23 22:15:04 -

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/23/09 -- San Antonio-based CommuniCare Health Centers (CCHC) will host three back-to-school immunization health fairs to help families in San Antonio and Hays County meet the state's new school immunization guidelines. The events, called CommuniCaring for Kids, will take place over the next few weeks starting in San Antonio on Saturday, July 25th at CCHC's original site, the Barrio Family Health Center at 1102 Barclay.



"We are hosting these CommuniCaring for Kids events to provide timely access to crucial school immunizations so we can help as many families as possible," said Debbora A. Thompson, CEO of CommuniCare Health Centers.
"The state's new school immunization guidelines are creating challenges for many families -- those with and without health insurance -- and we as an organization are working to help ensure access to immunizations for everyone in the community." In addition to school immunizations, the CommuniCaring for Kids events will focus on health education and provide fun, games and prizes for children. Parents are encouraged to bring their children's shot records to expedite vaccines. The event is open to all residents.



CommuniCaring for Kids Event Information:



Saturday, July 25, 2009: 9am to 4pm at Barrio Family Health Center (1102 Barclay, San Antonio)


Wednesday, August 5, 2009: 2pm to 7pm at CommuniCare Health Centers - San Marcos (1340 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos)


Saturday, August 15, 2009: 9am to 4pm at Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center (3066 E. Commerce, San Antonio)


The vaccines will be administered by CCHC's licensed clinical team members.
Volunteers from corporate sponsor Skanska and CommuniCare's own employee volunteer program will also help staff the event. The CommuniCaring for Kids event on August 15 takes place during National Health Center week and is scheduled to be profiled on SERVE.gov, the Web site for United We Serve, a project supported by President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama designed to inspire community service.



As an organization that has served the San Antonio community for over 37 years, CommuniCare is dedicated to helping meet the medical, dental and behavioral health care needs of the uninsured and medically underserved.



For additional information on CommuniCare Health Centers, please visit www.communicaretx.org : or call 210.233.7070.

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Laurie Casias
CommuniCare Health Centers
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