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Henry and Stark Health Dept Thanks Kewanee FUMC “Pack The Crib” Donations

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The Henry and Stark County Health Department and First Choice Healthcare want to thank the First United Methodist Church of Kewanee for donations from its “Pack The Crib” Donation Drive to help local families served by the Health Department and First Choice Healthcare clinics.

Heather Aldred, RN Maternal and Child Service Supervisor with the Health Department, said, “We are truly astounded at the size of this donation for our local families.  The Church’s ‘Pack The Crib’ Drive included donations of diapers, baby wipes, towels, baby wash and bath supplies, blankets, baby clothes, pacifiers, infant medical kits, bibs, breastfeeding supplies and aids. What a blessing.  Please join with our Health Department and First Choice Healthcare staff in thanking the Staff of the First United Methodist Church and its members for their wonderful and generous donation.”

For more information on the department’s WIC and case management services, call the department at 309-852-5272 (Kewanee) or 309-792-4011 (Colona) or visit their website at www.henrystarkhealth.com, on Facebook, or Twitter. For more information, you can also visit www.fns.usda.gov/wic.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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