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Local lawmakers are once again hosting a free senior citizens health fair at The Hub in Marion on Wednesday, September 25. State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) will join with dozens of local healthcare providers and senior citizen services vendors for the annual event that offers free healthcare screenings, information, and prizes to area seniors.

Representative Windhorst says the annual event provides not only information and services to seniors but also helps showcase the wide variety of services available to seniors in the region.

“Gathering dozens of healthcare and senior services vendors and inviting area seniors to attend this free event is an important way we can highlight the wide variety of healthcare and senior citizen services we have right here in southern Illinois,” Windhorst said. “I’m proud to work with my fellow southern Illinois legislators to provide this opportunity for our local seniors.”

State Representative Paul Jacobs, a practicing optometrist, says he enjoys interacting with his constituents at the annual event.

“We really have a thriving healthcare industry in southern Illinois that provides people of all ages with top-notch care,” Jacobs said. “This is an opportunity, especially for seniors in the area, to gather information from dozens of vendors, interact with providers, and take advantage of some free health care screenings. We’re looking forward to another great event.”

The annual senior health fair will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The HUB Recreation Center located at 917 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959.

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