Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) will host its “Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue” series starting Wednesday, Aug. 6.
The free event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd.) in Gainesville.
The series, led by Director of Community Health Initiatives Brandy Stone, is designed to bring essential health education, preventive services and community resources to neighborhoods throughout Gainesville.
Community partners will give presentations focused on topics related to senior wellness, including insurance, chronic disease management, physical activity and more.
“These events are rooted in data and designed around what our neighbors need — trust-building, prevention and making services accessible in places people already go,” said Stone in a press release. “The Gainesville City Commission has made community health outreach a priority, and their support ensures we can meet people where they are with services that truly make a difference.”
What’s available during the events:
- Health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar)
- Injury prevention (demos and child car seat checks)
- Information booths (chronic care, telehealth, substance use prevention, mental wellness)
- Interactive booths (hands-on activities such as bike helmet fitting and safety crafts)
“When health meets hope, entire neighborhoods thrive,” said City Manager Cynthia W. Curry in the press release. “Brandy and her team aren’t just educating — they’re building trust, breaking barriers and delivering services directly to people’s doorsteps.”
The next event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Clarence R. Kelly Community Center, 1700 NE 8th Ave.
For more information, visit the Community Health page.