Wood County Community Health Center, in partnership with Children’s Resource Center, is pleased to announce a Back-to-School Immunization Event, designed to ensure students are ready and protected for the upcoming school year. The event will take place on Friday, September 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Children’s Resource Center, 1045 Klotz Rd., Bowling Green.

With the start of the new school year, this event aims to provide students with essential immunizations to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases and promote a healthy learning environment. Immunization services will be available to all school-age children.

Event Highlights:

Available Immunizations: DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Polio, Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and Meningococcal.

Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash, checks, debit and credit cards. Medicaid, along with most insurance plans, are welcomed, and a sliding fee discount is offered based on eligibility.

Mobile Health Center: Wood County’s new Mobile Health Center will be on-site from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and open for tours! No appointment necessary to visit the Mobile Health Center. Free kids learning activities will also be provided.

How to Participate:

Appointments Necessary: Appointments are required for the immunization event, which will take place inside Children’s Resource Center. Call Wood County Community Health Center at 419-354-9049 to schedule your child’s appointment.

A parent or guardian must be present at the appointment. Remember to bring insurance cards (if the child has insurance) and vaccination records.

Wood County Community Health Center delivers a patient-centered approach to primary care, offering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services along with a convenient on-site pharmacy to help patients save on prescription drug costs. All ages are welcome regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Wood County Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, cash and offers a sliding fee discount program. For more information, visit woodcountyhealth.org.

Children’s Resource Center’s mission is to provide child-centered, family-focused mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse services to all Wood County and nearby families. Children’s Resource Center offers many programs that can help youth navigate difficult times and help families work on problems they may be facing with their children. To learn more, visit www.crcwoodcounty.org.