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Board discusses adding health and benefits assistance at the library
Summary
Board members discussed expanding community partnerships to offer health screenings, Medicare information sessions and Social Security assistance, and noted the library already hosts a monthly Red Cross blood drive.
Board members asked about the feasibility of hosting health screenings and benefit-assistance programs at the library. One member raised the idea of blood pressure screenings and inquired whether local Social Security or Medicare assistance could be offered on site; the Director replied the library currently runs a monthly Medicare informational class and a monthly Red Cross blood drive.
A member described personal difficulty navigating Social Security and suggested partnering with local providers who have offices in Weatherford to offer in-person help. Members agreed these sorts of services would be helpful and the Director and a board member said they would follow up with contacts who might provide assistance locally.
The discussion emphasized reliance on community partners because staff capacity is limited; the board noted offering more of these services would increase the library's role as a community resource.
