RED BANK — Riverview Medical Center will once again host a health fair for families on Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parents are encouraged to bring the children to this fun health fair and learn more about the Meridian Health Pediatric Network and the Pediatric Care Center at Riverview.
This day will feature hands-on learning experiences for both children and parents, from special “glow germs” that teach children about hand washing to laparoscopic surgery demonstrations on gummy bears.
The Red Bank Police Department will also be on site to host the Indent-a-Kid program, which shows children how fingerprinting works.
The sounds of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol will once again be heard in Riverview’s Blaisdell Lobby as children line up to enter the Guitar Hero Challenge at the event.
In addition, Riverview will also be hosting a Just Dance Challenge to provide entertainment for kids of any age.
Also new for this year, the Walt Disney Company will be on site proving kids with interactive games and prizes and giveaways.
The fair will feature an array of health education, information and activities, such as:
What do germs really look like?
Are you label able? (healthy snacks)
Color Your Feelings, hosted by the Children’s Art Therapy Department
CPR basics
Bike helmet safety
DoYou Know More Than a Librarian?
Tour the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital ambulance
Hopscotch, from the Pawsitive Action Team at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, will make a special appearance to award the Guitar Hero champion.
To register for this event, call 1-800- DOCTORS. For more information, go to www.RiverviewMedicalCenter.com/KidsRock.