The document discusses health fairs organized by the Presbytery of Lake Huron and Synod of the Covenant that provide health screenings and education to underserved populations. Originally focusing on migrant workers, the fairs now also serve urban areas. In July 2012, fairs were held at schools and parks for migrants and in Flint for urban residents. A total of 298 people received medical, dental and vision referrals from screenings at the events. Local churches contributed 680 health kits that were distributed.

1. Mission of the
Presbytery of Lake Huron and the
Synod of the Covenant

2. In the early years, the health fairs focused on
the summer population of migrant workers
within the bounds of the presbytery. More
recently the number of migrants working in
Michigan has decreased, and now the health
fairs also reach out to underserved urban
populations. This year the health fairs took
place the week of July 9. Sites included
summer migrant educational programs at
Reese Elementary School and Imlay City
Middle School, as well as an evening family
fair at the Owendale/Gagetown Park. Urban
fairs took place at Flint Trinity United and
Flint First.

3. Each health fair includes a variety of health
screenings as well as educational modules
with nutrition and health information. Each
participant also receives a health kit
containing personal hygiene items. A total of
298 individuals participated in the fairs, with
41 medical referrals, 44 dental referrals, and
32 vision referrals. The primary way that
churches participate in this ministry is
through the preparation of the health kits
that are distributed at the fairs. This year
churches contributed 680 kits. Kits not used
during the fairs are distributed later to a
number of nearby shelters.

4. Blood pressure screening.

5. Doctor reviews screenings with a health fair participant.

6. Participants waiting for vision screenings.

8. A student receives a hearing screening.

9. Giving out health kits.

10. Vision screening.

11. Students at an educational station learn about
how to brush teeth properly.

13. Glucose check.

14. Dental bus.

15. Craft time.

18. Vision screening.

21. A huge thank you to all
who helped make the
2012 Health Fairs
a great success!
Whether you volunteered, made health kits
or were a host site, your assistance
was greatly appreciated.

22. For More Information:
Visit the Health Fair pages
on these websites:
Presbytery of Lake Huron
Synod of the Covenant