Talked with Dr. Flora Bentsi-Enchill, Dentist and Laurel Dalton, Exec. Dir., T. Lerory Jefferson Medical Society. "Named after the first African-American physician in Palm Beach County, T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society (TLJMS) is a professional organization that focuses on helping underserved populations in our community. TLJMS provides health education programs, youth mentoring programs, speakers on health issues, as well as health fair medical screenings to school children and adults. We also provide scholarships for deserving students, and other healthcare, education, and youth development services." They are hosting their 22nd Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday August 5th from 9am-2pm and the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club of Riviera Beach located at 221 W. 13th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. They will be offering back-to-school physicals, medical/dental screenings, health education and resources plus free school supplies. They also have community service volunteer opportunites for students. Listeners who'd like more info can reach out to them at tljmedicalsociety.org or call 561-318-0814.
