Board highlights July health fair, library blood-pressure cuff lending and successful septic town hall

The Director of Nursing described plans for a youth-focused health fair on July 28 at Sunny Hill Community Center and related county programs.

Why it matters: the events and pilot programs expand access to preventive screening and community assistance; library-based blood-pressure-cuff lending and monthly in-person checks were highlighted as a low-barrier option for residents.

The Director of Nursing said the health fair is scheduled for July 28, 3–6 p.m., at Sunny Hill Community Center and that OSU Extension and the American Heart Association would participate. "We're hoping to have... TED talks for the kids, as well as... videoed presentations," the Director of Nursing said, describing activities and planned screenings and vaccination opportunities.

The director also explained a pilot program to let residents check out blood-pressure cuffs from Midpoint libraries and to provide monthly in-person checks at a local library: "So you can go in and check out a blood pressure cuff just like you check out a book or a movie," the Director of Nursing said. The board discussed logistics and hoped the program could expand countywide.

Members also reported on a town-hall septic meeting that drew about 35 residents, which county partners and city staff attended. The board said Middletown Connect would help facilitate follow-up for residents who need repairs or replacements and noted a recurring $150,000 annual grant supporting septic work.

The Chair thanked staff and volunteers and encouraged continued cross-agency coordination on community outreach and seasonal preparedness.