Dr. Busby and two dental hygienists provided dental screenings and fluoride treatments to hundred of kids just like Robert Agnew who do not have regular access to dental care. “Part of the problem is that with the conventional model, people need to go to the dentist’s office, but there is a huge blockage there, so we’re going to the community,” said Dr. John Busby. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Lines of families spilled out from the doors of North Division High School before the health fair opened. Last year the fair served nearly 3,000 children. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)

The City of Milwaukee Health Department hosted the annual Back-to-School Health Fair at North Division High School, which provided children with required immunizations, blood lead testing, vision and dental screenings. A resource fair and distribution of school supplies rounded out the event. Another health fair will be held on Friday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradley Tech High School, 700 S. 4th St.

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