HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Sponsors First Aid, Cooling and Health Education Station at the 2023 Madison County Fair
July 20, 2023
St. Joseph’s Hospital will have trained health professionals on site at the fairgrounds Tuesday, July 25 through Friday, July 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. each day, and Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Personnel will be available to treat minor injuries, overheating and other medical issues. The station will be located in the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Pavilion located between the Exhibition Hall and the Food and Beverage Pavilion.
During the first aid station’s hours, fairgoers can also visit the pavilion to cool off from the summer’s heat. The station will be stocked with fans, water, ice packs and popsicles for children.
Health representatives from St. Joseph’s and other health care partners will be sharing education and information about hospital services at the station throughout the week.
Additionally, on Friday, July 28 and Saturday July 30, representatives from Chestnut Health Systems and Gateway Foundation will be providing NARCAN education and handouts, drug/alcohol treatment information and family resources.
While inside the Hospital Pavilion, fairgoers can receive giveaways, as well as enter a drawing to win a $200 Highland chamber gift certificate as well as special children’s day giveaways including The Lory Theatre, Mac’s Family Fun Time, Korte Recreation Center and Highland Community Pool passes.
