BINGHAMTON, NY - On Tuesday, Senator Lea Webb hosted a Community Health Resource Fair in Binghamton at the Broome County Public Library. The health resource fair brought together community organizations focused on health and wellness to provide the public with information regarding the resources available to their families. 

 “Hosting the Community Health Resource Fair is an important way to meet people where they are,” said Senator Lea Webb. “Too many families in Broome County are struggling to find the care and support they need, from mental health services to nutrition assistance to preventive care. This fair brings together trusted organizations that can help close those gaps. When we make health resources visible and accessible, we strengthen our community and help ensure that no one is left behind.” 

 Said UHS Representatives, “UHS is proud to partner with Senator Lea Webb and local organizations to bring valuable health resources directly to our community. Together, we’re making health and wellness more accessible for everyone.” 

 Said Felicity Gomer, Director of Public Communications for Family Planning of South-Central New York, “We look forward to joining the fair and helping ensure every person knows where to turn for affordable, compassionate care.” 

 “Southern Tier Independence Center is thrilled to be attending Senator Webb's Broome County Health Fair again this year.  Senator Webb has been such a huge support and ally for our agency, and the disabled community as a whole.” said  Matthew P. Requa, Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist for Southern Tier Independence Center. “We so appreciate her allowing us to spread our mission at such a fine, well-organized, and well-attended event that highlights the many valuable services and resources available to the public.”  

Senator Webb’s constituent services team was on hand to assist community members with an array of issues, such as unemployment, health insurance, EBT\WIC\SNAP, and more. 

Organizations taking part in the event included the New York State Comptroller’s Office, Cancer Services Program, Tobacco-Free Broome Tioga, Broome Overdose in Action, BC SAFE, Broome County Mental Health Department, The Stack Project, Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP), Cornell Cooperative Extension (Broome), United Way, Southern Tier Independence Center, UHS Hep C. Family Planning of South Central New York, Broome County Office For the Aging, Helio Health, Catholic Charities, Lourdes Wellness Center, Achieve, Addiction Center of Broome County, UHS Hospitals, YMCA, Mental Health Association, and Mothers and Babies.

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