Local residents enthusiastically came out for Bridgeview’s 2nd Annual Community Resource Fair organized in partnership by the Village of Bridgeview, Pathlights, and JourneyCare Hospice at the Bridgeview Community Center on Friday, October 25th. The three-hour fair provided free services and informational resources to all who attended to help meet community needs and support public health. Free services offered included hearing and vision screenings provided by the Lions Club, glucose measuring, blood pressure measuring, massages, flu and COVID-19 shots, and more. The Secretary of State’s Seniors Only DMV also continued operating out of the Community Center as normal, conveniently providing DMV services to those who attended the Resource Fair.
The health services offered are valuable parts of preventive care and personal health management. A hearing screening by the Lions Club, for example, serves as a diagnostic test that tells people whether or not they would benefit from hearing aids. The COVID-19 and flu vaccines offered by the Walgreens Vaccine Clinic reduce the risk of hospitalization if the diseases are contracted, saving lives and relieving the stress on our healthcare system. The variety of services offered at no cost once again made the Bridgeview Public Services Fair an impactful community health event.
The Community Blood Center also ran a blood drive at the event, collecting blood donations from local community members, Bridgeview employees, and other attendees to help ensure that our healthcare system has this lifesaving resource.
The Village of Bridgeview is committed to meeting the needs of its community, promoting public health, and serving its residents through events like the Community Resource Fair. The Village appreciates the work of everyone who made the event possible and thanks residents for attending.
