The Pike County Retired Teachers Association held its second health fair on March 21, inviting retired teachers across the county to access health screenings and health services.
The Pike County Retired Teachers Association held its second health fair on March 21 at the Pike County Public Library. More than 600 Pike County retired teachers received invitations to attend Health Fair 2023; hosted by the Pike County Retired Teachers Association.
The association wanted to show its appreciation for the years these teachers have faithfully served to educate our children in the Pike County and Pikeville school system.
Retired teachers were allowed to engage in several medical situations and receive valuable information from 21 available medical providers: Pikeville Medical Center, University of Pikeville Osteopathic School of Medicine and School of Optometry, American National College, AARP, Kentucky Home Clinic, Anthem Health Assurance and many more. As participants moved through the wards, they were allowed to get blood pressure and blood sugar testing, COVID injections and boosters, hearing tests, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Motivated by this local achievement, KRTA Executive Director Tim Abrams and Deputy Executive Director Greg Roush attended the Pike County Retired Teachers Association Health Fair. They added to the fair by participating with retired teachers. Mr. Abrams and Mr. Roush said this is a great opportunity for retired teachers in Pike County to take advantage of the medical resources available to help them stay healthy. Mr. Abrams further remarked that he would like to see the construction and implementation of the Pike County Health Fair extended to the Big Sandy area, which includes retired teachers from five counties.
Additionally, AARP Pike County Grandparent Essay Winner Lexie Wells entertained salespeople and retired teachers with an oral presentation of her winning essay titled “AARP Grandparent of the Year!” Lexie Wells, a fifth-grade student at Millard Elementary School, proudly read and accepted her awards from the Pike County Retired Teachers’ Association. Congratulations, Miss Lexie Wells. Pike County proudly congratulates you on your excellence.
The Pike County Retired Teachers Association would like to thank all of the local and national facilities that helped make this health fair possible. The PCRTA appreciates vendors who have taken the time to attend, present and participate in this event. We express our gratitude to Inter Mountain Cable for attending our event and taking the time to interview attendees. We especially appreciate the Pike County Public Library for their assistance in planning, organizing and implementing this health fair.
Members of the Pike County Retired Teachers Association Member Committee who have worked diligently to implement the 2023 Health Fair include Sam Akers, Garlene Abshire, Sylvia Bailey, Cathy Bartley, Mary Alice and Freddie Hunt and Patsy Saros.