FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Maryalicia Johnson 407-468-3379

MAYOR TO GIVE SENIORS
A HEALTH CHECK

WHO: ORLANDO MAYOR BUDDY DYER

WHAT: ORLANDO FIRE RESCUE WORK-ALONG

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003
10 A.M.   POSTPONED.  Will be rescheduled.

WHERE: HILLCREST HAMPTON HOUSE
2000 E. HILLCREST STREET (Corner of Hampton/Hillcrest)

ORLANDO, FL (December 2, 2003) –Mayor Buddy Dyer Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. will participate in a Senior Health Check workday with the City of Orlando Fire Department at Hillcrest/Hampton House.

Mayor Dyer will work alongside the paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) of the Orlando Fire Department to provide life-saving healthcare checks of blood pressure, glucose, prescriptions and medical updates to senior citizens on fixed incomes. The Health Check program, which serves 800-1000 seniors per month, has a history of diagnosing the onset of life-threatening health problems. For more information, contact Maryalicia Johnson 407-468-3379.

See Photos of Previous Work Alongs

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