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Caring for the Community On July 29, A Day of Caring was held at the Harding University Ganus Athletic Center, serving 1,340 participants, who received assistance through the medical mission. A total of 590 bags of school supplies and 650 pairs of shoes were given to children who were present. Hair stylists gave 125 haircuts, 550 bags of groceries were distributed, 370 bags of personal care items were handed out, 60 car seat safety checks were given, and 1,070 Gideon Bibles were given out to participants. Other items given out included additional personal care products, diapers, and children's socks and underwear. Also, 1,400 lunches were distributed to participants and volunteers. In May, held each year in Searcy, the Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games take place at the campus of Harding University. More than 2,000 athletes and 500 coaches come together from throughout the entire state. Unity Health associates and volunteers served at the festivities during the weekend at the "Healthy Athletes" area, where participants learned about health-centered living. Unity Health stations distributed water bottles as prizes for playing Baggo, healthy snacks for learning how to "eat the rainbow" and sun protection for staying safe from UV rays at the outdoor games. At the 82nd annual White County Fair in Searcy, Unity Health held its yearly Senior's Day at the Fair, where nearly 1,000 locals came to enjoy entertainment, lunch, health screenings and recognition of veterans. Door prizes were given to a handful of selected winners, and the oldest man, woman and couple were also awarded. Vice President of Patient Services LaDonna Johnston addressed the audience, giving recent updates about the hospital. Nursing students of Arkansas State University-Beebe volunteered and provided blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and nutritional counseling. Unity Health loves to serve in and outside the hospital walls, and we appreciate the community for allowing us to help others reach their highest potential for health. Special Olympics Summer Games A Day of Caring Senior's Day at the Fair Unity Health Director of Volunteer Services Jamie Laughlin and Auxilians Vera Wheeler, Debbie Bond and Ron Rupe educate athletes at the "Healthy Athletes" area of the 2017 Arkansas Special Olympic Summer Games. Throughout the Summer, Unity Health was proud to help the community through a number of special events. Julie Wolfe, R.N., helps with screenings during Senior's Day at the Fair. Attendees received blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings and nutritional counseling. From left: President/CEO of Unity Health Ray Montgomery; Dr. Dewey McAfee, Director of the Graduate Medical Education Program; and Unity Heath Auxiliary President Gillam Sills at the 21st annual A Day of Caring. One of 125 haircuts given to children and families by local hair stylists at A Day of Caring 2017. The Unity Health Healthworks Department taught athletes the importance of health-centered eating using an "Eat the Rainbow" visual. From left: Judy Glenn, Stephanie Butler, Peggy Clark, Scott Shaver, Karen Vaught and Debbie Elliott. Verlon and Linda Stevens are faithful annual attendees of Senior's Day at the Fair. FALL 2017 3 Unity Health Wellness Today