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True Health and Florida Department of Health offer screenings, scholarship info at Sanford meeting
Summary
A federally qualified health center and the county health department provided free blood pressure and glucose screenings, described a scholarship opportunity and distributed Narcan and health outreach materials.
Representatives from the local federally qualified health center described free health services and outreach at the community center and announced a scholarship for students pursuing public‑service careers. Ashley Baker, director of marketing for True Health (presented at the meeting as the local federally qualified health center), said the organization provided blood pressure and glucose screenings, fresh produce giveaways and Saturday appointment availability with providers. She described a “Path to Choose Success” scholarship that will award four $1,000 scholarships to students who are high school seniors accepted to or enrolled in vocational programs, two‑year or four‑year colleges; the program prioritizes first‑generation college students and applicants interested in public service careers.
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County also staffed the event and offered wellness checks. A department representative identified only as Paula said influenza and RSV are declining in the county and noted that Narcan (the opioid‑overdose reversal medication) packets were available at the department’s table.
Why it matters: The screenings and scholarship target health access and workforce pathways for local students. The availability of Narcan and the health department’s monitoring of seasonal respiratory illnesses were raised as community resources.
Ending: Health providers left flyers and encouraged attendees to visit their tables for screening, Narcan pickup and scholarship information.
