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Health fair in downtown Oklahoma City offers vaccines, health services at no cost

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On Thursday, vaccines and health services will be available to the public at no cost at the downtown transit center.

Oklahoma City’s bus system, EMBARK, will host a health fair on Thursday, Nov. 14.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the downtown transit center, vaccines and health services will be available to the public at no cost.

EMBARK collaborated with multiple community partners to make the event happen.

The Oklahoma City-County Health Department will administer influenza and COVID-19 boosters during the event at no cost.

Attendees can get dental care kits from Neighborhood Services Organization, blood pressure checks by the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic and information about mental health and resources from Mental Health Association Oklahoma.

“EMBARK’s health fair connects people with free health services and strengthens our community,” Suzanne Wickenkamp, EMBARK’s Assistant Director of Administration, said. “We’re proud to join forces with local organizations and our dedicated team members to make health and wellness accessible to all.”

Details

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Date: November 14
  • Location: Downtown Transit Center, 420 NW 5th St.

This report was produced by the Oklahoma Public Media Exchange, a collaboration of public media organizations. Help support collaborative journalism by donating at the link at the top of this webpage.

Sierra Pfeifer is a reporter covering mental health and addiction at KOSU.
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