On Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:00 AM to noon at the Vinton Public Library, a free health and wellness event will be held for families with young children.

The following services will be available at this event:

· Childhood vaccinations

· Car seat safety inspection and installation

· Vision screening

· Hearing screening

· Dental screening

· Lead screening

· Developmental screening

· Social-emotional developmental screening

· Flower planting activity with a Master Gardener

· Officers from the Benton County Sheriff ¢â‚¬â„¢s Office will also be on hand to visit with families.

There will be lots of prizes and gifts including books, car seats and safety items. Don ¢â‚¬â„¢t miss this opportunity!

According to Amanda McKee with the LSI Healthy Families program, ¢â‚¬Å“Early screening is one way to ensure children are ready to learn and be on track for school readiness. It seems strange to think that what a 6-month-old is doing can impact that child at five but each day compounds. This event is a great opportunity for families to screen not only on hearing and vision but also communication, motor skills and social emotional development. If there is a delay, through early intervention we are able to connect the family with the services needed without them feeling overwhelmed and searching for services themselves. ¢â‚¬ �

This event is sponsored by: Benton County Family Nurturing Council, Benton County Public Health, Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa, HACAP and LSI.