Patrick Windhorst, Illinois State Representative for 117th District | Official Website
Patrick Windhorst, Illinois State Representative for 117th District | Official Website
State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) will join State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Paul Jacobs to host two free Senior Health Fairs later this month. The events are designed to connect seniors with healthcare providers and service vendors, offering health screenings, information, and prizes.
The annual Marion Senior Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the HUB Recreation Center at 917 West Main Street in Marion.
Representative Windhorst emphasized the importance of the event for area seniors. “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.”
Senator Fowler added, “These senior fairs are a great way for local seniors to connect with services and providers all in one place. We want to make it easy for folks to get the resources they need. I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces, visiting with everyone, and offering helpful services like flu shots and blood pressure checks.”
Representative Jacobs, who is also a practicing optometrist, said he values engaging directly with constituents at these events. “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.”
This year’s Senior Health Fairs will offer free health screenings as well as legislative brochures. Those interested can contact Representative Windhorst’s office at 618-294-8703 or email [email protected] for more details.
Windhorst was elected as a Republican representative in 2023 for Illinois’ 117th House District after replacing Natalie Phelps Finnie.
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