Shreveport/Bossier’s Virginia College Will Host A Community Health Fair Friday, June 29

Virginia College in Shreveport/Bossier will host a Community Health Fair Friday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the campus located at 2950 E. Texas St., Suite C. The event is free and open to the public and will feature refreshments, a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages, including free Zumba classes offered every hour beginning at 11 a.m. Additionally, the campus will hold a blood drive on site for those interested in and able to give blood. Attendees 18 and older can enter to win a pair of Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds in addition to other prizes.

According to the Press Release, the event is part of Virginia College parent company Education Corporation of America’s national Community Health Fair events being held at 59 other Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute and Virginia College locations throughout 17 states.

• WHAT: Virginia College Community Health Fair
• WHEN: Friday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• WHERE: Pierre Bossier Mall – 2950 E. Texas St., Suite C, Bossier City, LA 71111
• PHONE: (318) 741-8020

“With summertime often comes a reminder to get outside and a renewed motivation for healthy living,” says Campus President Shannon Warren. “We are always grateful for the opportunity to support our Shreveport community, and this June, we're excited to host the community while promoting something we are all passionate about here at Virginia College—personal health. As a campus, we are dedicated to encouraging one another as well as our neighbors toward healthy choices, and we hope everyone will join us to take a step toward a healthy lifestyle.”

The event will also allow attendees to explore programs offered through Virginia College, including: Business Administration, HVAC-R Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Network and System Administration, Network Support Technician and Pharmacy Technician.

For more information about Virginia College in Shreveport, call (318) 741-8020 or visit vc.edu/shreveport.