Who/What:
Valley View is pleased to once again present its annual Kids Safety Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. As a part of Valley View’s ongoing efforts and commitment to keep the community safe, families are invited to attend this free event featuring fire safety demonstrations, fire truck tours, helmet fittings and giveaways, a Kiwanis Bike Rodeo and more.
Activities include:
- Fire Safety: Tour a fire truck and learn about fire safety with Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District.
- Kiwanis Bike Rodeo: Children are invited to practice bike safety at the Kiwanis Bike Rodeo. Kids are welcome to bring their own helmets to complete a bike safety course. Bikes and trikes will be available for use.
- Water Safety: From the pool to the lake, get ready for a fun summer with Pediatric Partners with information and resources about water safety.
- Helmet Safety: Safety first! Children will learn about helmet safety and how to properly wear their helmets. Free, fitted bike helmets will be available while supplies last.
Valley View is grateful to the following partners for their support: Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, Glenwood Springs Parks & Recreation, Glenwood Springs Police Department, Kiwanis Club, Raising a Reader, Valley View Foundation, and Valley View Pediatric Partners.
For more information about the Valley View Safety Fair, visit VVH.org/SafetyFair.
When: Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where:
Valley View Hospital, Upper Parking Lot
1906 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Cost: Free
About Valley View
Valley View is an independent, not-for-profit health system based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1955 with funds raised by the community, Valley View Hospital has evolved to serve the healthcare needs of the region. In addition to its 78-bed hospital in Glenwood Springs, Valley View now includes an integrated system of specialty centers and physicians practices providing care in multiple locations across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle and Mesa counties. Cardiovascular care, including open heart surgery, comprehensive cancer care, spine care and orthopedic care, provide a level of specialty care that enable patients to stay close to home for key healthcare needs. A network of primary care practices supports optimal health and the management of patients’ total health. As part of Valley View’s commitment to the community, it hosts health fairs, blood drives, a Kids & Teen Safety Fair and physician-led education series. Valley View has been recognized for performance excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Pathway to Excellence), Healthgrades, J.D. Power & Associates, Truven Health “Top 100 Hospitals”, Planetree, Survey Vitals and Consumer Reports. PeopleCare. That’s Valley View. www.vvh.org.