Health fair

The Ocracoke Students Against Tobacco (OSAT) and the Touch No Tobacco (TNT) program, a program of the Hyde County Health Department, will host a community Health Festival on Saturday, April 4 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will be held at the Ocracoke School in the gymnasium.

“Our goal is to raise community awareness about healthy lifestyles,” comments Gwen Austin, the health teacher at Ocracoke School and OSAT adviser, “This also encourages teamwork and student leadership through hands-on experience with project management.”

“Your participation will help with our efforts to provide basic health screenings as well as a variety of informational booths designed to help the community become aware of the health-related programs, services and providers in our area”, states Wesley Smith, Hyde County Health Director, “It also provides a unique way to identify and connect with community resources.”

“We are looking forward to a fun, interactive event and anticipate approximately 100+ people from the community”, remarks Austin.