One Health wellness clinic date set
Better Together Animal Alliance, Bonner Community Food Bank, and Bonner Partners in Care are hosting a free wellness event for the whole family next weekend.
The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Priest River Jr. High School.
“The One Health model is a great way for community-based organizations to expand the reach of our services,” Mandy Evans, BTAA executive director, said. “So often the biggest challenge for folks in rural communities is simply just having access. When we can come together to bring services to these areas, we help to better the lives and wellbeing of families across our region.”
BTAA officials will perform brief health exams, give core dog and cat vaccines including rabies, and free microchipping (100 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Bonner Community Food Bank officials will deliver monthly food boxes and Thanksgiving supplies, as well as other perishable and nonperishable goods (while supplies last).
Bonner Partners in Care will perform blood pressure screenings and A1c checks.
Bonner General Health will offer infant safety information and sleep sacks.
In addition, there will be door prizes and giveaways.
The One Health event is free to the public.
Information: bettertogetheranimalalliance.org/events
