Hartford Street Fairs Saturday To Have A Healthy Slant

Trinity Health of New England

HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford neighborhood street fair this Saturday, Sept. 28, will offer a helping of fun and community spirit with an equally health dose of medical information.

Community organizations and local businesses in the Asylum Hill and Blue Hills neighborhoods will host “What’s in Your Neighborhood” sidewalk fairs on Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 4 p.m.

One event, initiated by Trinity Health of New England's Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, will occur along Asylum Avenue and Woodland Street near Saint Francis.

The other fair will be in the Blue Hills part of town on Tower Avenue and Coventry Street near Mount Sinai.

"They are designed for community members to rediscover their neighborhoods, meet community
organizations that support well-being, and help residents connect with their neighbors," said Trinity Health.

"Attendees will have the opportunity to explore resources and organizations to help live a healthier and better life while celebrating the surrounding neighborhoods."

Saturday’s event, which is free to the public, will provide various health screenings such as blood
pressure, lung cancer screening, mammography appointments, and additional health and wellness opportunities by Trinity Health Of New England healthcare providers.

It will also showcase booths from neighborhood organizations and health services; networking opportunities with fellow community members; free food and live entertainment; and fun activities for all ages.

“This event offers a unique opportunity to discover what neighborhood organizations have to offer in the ongoing effort to build vibrant, healthy, and thriving communities in Hartford,” said Carolyn Alessi, regional director of community health and well-being at the Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity, Saint Francis Hospital.

For more information on the community street fairs, click on this link.