International Service Center (ISC) will be offering a Refugee Health and Resources Fair on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Cooper Student Center of the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Harrisburg, PA, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.
The primary purpose of this Refugee Health and Resources Fair is to increase the awareness of refugees and immigrants regarding health care services available to them and how to access those essential services in times of need. The secondary purpose of this event is to encourage refugees and immigrants in seeking employment and educational opportunities in medical and health-related fields, which are expected to continue to grow considerably in the next ten years.
Prominent healthcare service providers in the region have graciously accepted our invitation to offer valuable educational information and free medical services at our Fair, including Dauphin County Children and Youth Services, Dauphin County Mental Health, Autism, and Intellectual Disability Services, Dauphin Library County System, Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties, HACC – Health Careers, Hamilton Health Center, Hershey Medical Center, Highmark Caring Place, Holy Spirit Hospital, JFT Recovery and Veteran Support Services, Mid-Penn Legal Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, PA Department of Health, PA Refugee Health and Mental Health Programs, PA Immigrant and Refugee Women Network, Penn State Health – Hershey Stroke Program, Penn State Health – Hershey Stroke Center, Penn State Health Cancer Institute, Penn Home Care, Sadler Health Center – Carlisle, UPMC – Central PA, and more.
In addition to many children’s activities, there will be a special International Fashion Show and an abundance of complimentary ethnic foods from the Afghan, Cuban, Haitian, and Ukrainian communities for all participants to enjoy.
This event is free and open to the public.
