Health center to host Katahdin-area events

To celebrate National Community Health Center Week, Katahdin Valley Health Center will hold the following events:

. Houlton – Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 59 Bangor St.: “Complete Physicals vs. Sports Physicals,” presented by pediatrician Dr. W. Ray Byers.

. Island Falls – 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1300 Crystal Rd.: “Pediatric Eye Health” presented by optometrists Jessica Philbrook and Bob Ellis.

. Millinocket – Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 180 Aroostook Ave.: “Patient Assistance and New Medicare Prescription Benefits” by Eastern Agency on Aging, and “Pediatric Dental Health” by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Lisa Jacob.

. Patten – Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 30 Houlton St.: “Mental Health and Substance Abuse” presented by clinical social worker Stan Pettegrow, and “Patient Assistance and New Medicare Prescription Benefits” by Tammy DeLong of Aroostook Agency on Aging.

Grilled hot dogs and sandwich wraps will be served and KVHC providers will be available to answer questions at all locations.

For information, call (866) 366-5842.