State Lawmakers, Kaleida Health Team Up To Present 2024 Family Health Fair In July

AMHERST, N.Y. – Today, June 26, 2024, New York State Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Karen McMahon announced that they are once again partnering with Kaleida Health to present the 2024 Family Health Fair on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Amherst Center for Senior Services. The annual event is free and open to Western New Yorkers of all ages.

This year’s event will feature over 70 organizations providing a wide range of free health and wellness-focused services including various health screenings, vaccinations from Tops Pharmacy, and a prescription disposal service. Event co-sponsor Kaleida Health will provide a variety of healthcare informational resources, as well as free blood and cholesterol screenings for attendees.

The American Red Cross will provide free CPR training from at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m., and will also host a blood drive throughout the event. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by visiting redcrossblood.org and typing “AmherstSr” in the Find A Blood Drive search bar. Donors will receive a Red Cross branded giveaway.

Senator Ryan will be teaming up with GObike to give away free bike helmets to both children and adults while supplies last. The event will include activities for all ages, including an art project hosted by the Burchfield Penney Art Center, a visit from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s “Library on Wheels” bookmobile. Other featured organizations at the 2024 Family Health Fair include Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ross Eye Institute, and Windsong Radiology.