JERMYN — The Wright Center for Community Health will host its annual Fall into Health Fair and 5KWalk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave.

The 5K Walk/Run will take place at 10:30 a.m. and participants can register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Jermyn/wrightcenter5k There is no cost to participate in the 5K.

Many local organizations will participate to share helpful health-related information. Children’s activities, yoga classes and wellness screens will be offered. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend this free event.

Any proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Community Health Hub’s “Driving Better Health” initiative designed to alleviate transportation barriers to high-quality healthcare faced by many in the community.

For more information, contact Betsy McGrath at 570-507-0088 or visit www.thewrightcenter.org/healthfair.

The Wright Center for Community Health provides healthcare services for children and adults through a Patient-Centered Medical Home model, a welcoming setting in which a patient’s healthcare team, led by a single trusted healthcare provider, works collectively to coordinate care and meet physical and mental health needs. The Wright Center for Community Health’s team is focused on innovations to make primary care more efficient, effective, affordable and satisfying to patients and providers. The Wright Center for Community Health’s clinics are located in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Clarks Summit and Jermyn.

Web1 Health Fair Photo 1

Co-chairs include, from left, Mary Marrara, board member, The Wright Center for Community Health; and Betsy McGrath Ardizoni, Community Relations and Legislative Liaison, The Wright Center for Community Health.
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/web1_Health-Fair-Photo-1.jpgCo-chairs include, from left, Mary Marrara, board member, The Wright Center for Community Health; and Betsy McGrath Ardizoni, Community Relations and Legislative Liaison, The Wright Center for Community Health. Submitted photo