Medical Center of Central Georgia - Code Med Health Fair

Code Med, an annual health fair, provides a day of healthy learning and fun for the entire family. Breast exams, skin exams and the Georgia Child Identification Program (GACHIP) are highlights of the event. Through GACHIP, a photo, fingerprinting, short video interview and DNA sample (from a mouth swab) of a child are compiled to a CD and given to the childâ€™s parents. Free health screenings, health and safety tips and demonstrations, exhibits and education from more than 50 community organizations and agencies, and giveaways also are featured. Interpreters are on hand to assist the hospitalâ€™s many Spanish-speaking clients.

What is it?

Code Med, an annual health fair, provides a day of healthy learning and fun for the entire family. Breast exams, skin exams and the Georgia Child Identification Program (GACHIP) are highlights of the event. Through GACHIP, a photo, fingerprinting, short video interview and DNA sample (from a mouth swab) of a child are compiled to a CD and given to the child’s parents. Free health screenings, health and safety tips and demonstrations, exhibits and education from more than 50 community organizations and agencies, and giveaways also are featured. Interpreters are on hand to assist the hospital’s many Spanish-speaking clients.

Who is it for?

Families in the Macon area.

Why do they do it?

While many departments offer health fairs/public events targeting specific audiences (such as men, women, children and cancer patients), Code Med is the only major community event targeting families.

Impact

More than 2,500 men, women and children have participated in Code Med over the last eight years.

Contact: Charles Krauss
Community Health Educator
Telephone: 478-633-6349
E-mail: krauss.charles@mccg.org

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