Meridian’s ‘Fam Fest’ Returns for Back to School Fun on July 14th

A scene from Fam Fest 2021.A scene from Fam Fest 2021.

By Hannah Dunckel—

MUNCIE, Ind. Meridian Health Services’ Fam Fest will return on Thursday, July 14 with a back to school theme promoting health, wellness, family fun, safety and community resources. The event will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Southside Middle School, home of Meridian’s School-Based Health Clinic, located at 1601 E. 26th St. Muncie, IN 47302.

Fam Fest is a FREE family festival for all ages featuring:

FREE:

  • Health screenings, school physicals and vaccinations
  • Food and drinks (while supplies last)
  • Community vendors
  • Games, activities, and prizes
  • Entertainment and more family fun!

Fam Fest attendees can also enjoy Safety Town, a miniature simulation of Muncie focusing on teaching children how to be safe citizens. Children can cruise through Safety Town on tricycles while learning more about community, traffic and Internet safety, as well as abstaining from drugs. Safety Town is made possible by the American Electric Power Foundation.

 

About Meridian Health Services

Meridian Health Services is a regional, progressive healthcare organization specializing in “whole-person” health, integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. Meridian serves nearly 40,000 patients throughout Indiana offering a wide spectrum of healthcare specialties including: primary medical care, pediatrics, internal medicine, inpatient/outpatient psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, addictions and recovery, dental, children and family services, behavioral health and human services.