Taylorville Memorial Hospital, along with several other community organizations, are gathering for the 2nd Annual ‘Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair’ on Saturday, August 2nd. Held at the Christian County YMCA, music and kids activities keep the kids entertained while school supplies, free haircuts, school physicals, and more, get them back to school ready. Starting this Saturday at 10 a.m., students and their families can learn more about resources available to them and get free services aimed at supporting those in need.

Jay Boulanger, Community Health Coordinator with Taylorville Memorial Hospital, calls the event a “one stop shop,” and gives shares details on the day.

Kids want to have their say of choice when presented an opportunity to do so. Through Operation Loaded Book Bag, students will get to choose the exact supplies they want for the next year. Boulanger adds this is a nice touch to get them even more hands-on.

This is only the second year of the ‘Back 2 School Health and Resource Fair.’ Boulanger talks the first rendition of it and the success that was had but also the changes that were made for the upcoming event.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital is also addressing additional needs and concerns of their community. Following a recent ‘community health needs assessment,’ it was apparent that Christian County needed more access to mental health help. Starting August 1st, TMH and the Taylorville Public Library are providing ‘Wellness On The Go’ kits for all ages, completely free.

Find out more about Taylorville Memorial Hospital at www.memorial.health/taylorville-memorial-hospital/overview.

Jay Boulanger appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.