Upland Hills Health holds Family Safety Fair on May 5th

CRASH will be at the May 5th Safety Fair to greet kids.

Have you ever wanted to climb on a fire truck?
Check out the inside of a helicopter?
Step inside a real live ambulance?

You can do that and more at Upland Hills Health’s Family Safety Fair on Saturday May 5th.

The hospital’s emergency services staff has teamed up with local law, fire, and county officials to present safety information and education to families. Topics will include everything from car seat and home safety to gun and severe weather safety.

Plus Med Flight personnel will be here with the helicopter to explain the benefits of their service in times of urgent need.

Upland Hills Health RN and Trauma/Emergency Management Specialist Lisa Faherty-Bilse explained, “This fair is a fun way to get the word out on so many important safety issues. We want the parents and children to know the resources and the skills that could assist them in a crisis.”

Besides the educational aspect there promises to be lots of fun--from build-your-own first aid kits to demonstrations, balloons and giveaways. Even CRASH the Helmet character will be there to greet the kids. Local radio personalities from D99Point3 will be on location to interview the experts. All events are free to the public.

Upland Hills Health’s Relay for Life team will run a lunch stand with lots of home made goodies as a team fund-raising project.

The Family Safety Day fair will take place in Upland Hills Health’s North Lots and new ambulance garage. Participants are asked to park on the streets north of the hospital or use the staff parking accessed through the south drive. For more information contact Upland Hills Health Community Relations at 930-7112.