(Press Release)

The 20th annual KidFest Health & Safety Fair, sponsored by Metroplex Health System, is set for Sunday, August 10, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center on WS Young near the Shiloh Inn hotel.

The event will offer more than $200 worth of FREE health screenings including vision and hearing checks, height and weight checks, scoliosis screenings and lung function tests. Free school immunizations will be available on a first come first serve basis and by financial need. There will also be “Ask-A-Doctor” table staffed by Bola Elemuren, M.D., Metroplex Family Practice Physician. Metroplex Dietitians will offer healthy snacks to children and their parents.

Activities include a visit from Health E. Bear, the Metroplex Hospital mascot and a mascot presented by KNCT-TV. Area Fire Departments will give tours of the fire truck and ambulance and LifeStar Helicopter will be on display. Other activities this year include giant moonwalks for the children to play in, along with free popcorn, lemonade and sno-cones for everyone.

More than 40 community and social service agencies will set up displays to offer information about services available to Central Texans. Please join us for the 20th annual KidFest Health and Safety Fair and take the first step toward a healthier and happier lifestyle.