CHI Memorial In Hixson Hosts Community Health Fair This Thursday

  • Tuesday, May 24, 2016

CHI Memorial Community Health – Hixson is hosting a community health fair this Thursday, from 9 a.m. – noon.  The event will increase the awareness about the resources available at this office, including referrals to many social services agencies in the area.  Several of those agencies will be on site providing information about the services they offer.

“Everyone should know about the great services and programs that can help them on the journey toward a healthy life,” says Erricka Hill, LMSW and practice manager, CHI Memorial Community Health – Chattanooga and Hixson.  “Some people don’t know help is available.  Others don’t have transportation to get the help they need.  By bringing these services and agencies together in one convenient location, we hope to remove some of the barriers people have to getting the health care they need.”

The community health fair will have information and enrollment assistance for insurance through Medicare, Medicaid and the health care exchange.  Screenings and education sessions include glaucoma, heel bone density, stroke awareness, diabetes education and nutrition counseling.

This event is free and open to the public. There will be information about good health, door prizes, food, games and more!.

CHI Memorial Community Health – Hixson is located at 3905 Hixson Pike, Suite 103, Chattanooga, TN 37415.   The office provides primary health care for teens and adults; well-woman checks; adult physicals; screenings; diagnosis and management of chronic diseases; counseling; lab and x-ray services; and educational programs. CHI Memorial Community Health – Hixson is managed by a team of nurse practitioners through a collaborative agreement with a primary care physician.  For more information, please call (423) 756-1062.

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