The HealthLinc Back-to-School Health Fair is Happening Today!

Posted on July 27, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

In recognition of National Health Center Week and the back-to-school season, HealthLinc in Knox is hosting a free community event this afternoon.

Cost-free school and sports physicals will be offered for uninsured individuals and HealthLinc officials will be handing out free backpacks with school supplies, while materials last.

In addition to those free opportunities, there will be games, prizes and snacks. Local vendors will be set up and there will also be a DJ on-site.

HealthLinc’s annual back-to-school health fair will run from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the facility, located at 104 E. Culver Road.

If you have any questions about the event or if you’d like to schedule an appointment with the health center, call 574-772-7400 or 1-888-580-1060.

8/8/2014 Back-to-School Shots and Physicals Available at Health and Wellness Fair

By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: July 31st, 2014

HealthLinc in Knox is celebrating National Health Center Week. On Aug. 8 from 3 until 6 p.m. a variety of free activities will be offered at their location behind IU Health Starke Hospital. One of the main offerings is no-cost back-to-school physicals and immunizations for youngsters who do not have health insurance.

Appointments are necessary to access those services. Call 574-772-7400 to schedule.

A number of walk-in services are available as well, including story time, yoga, ju-jitsu demonstrations and backpacks with school supplies. Lots of community vendors will be set up, and singer Megan Nicole will perform.