Perry County aging council to host free health fair in Tell City

Perry County residents will be able to handle health questions, resource referrals and local service connections in one downtown stop when the Perry County Council on Aging hosts its 6th Annual Health and Resource Fair in Tell City. The free event is set for Thursday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the William Tell Center, 645 Main Street, putting it in the heart of downtown where people can fit it into other errands.

The fair is open to all ages and is designed as a practical stop for families, older adults, caregivers and anyone trying to figure out what help is available locally. Its stated purpose is to help residents discover useful resources, gather health information and connect with organizations serving Perry County. In a county where transportation, cost and convenience can decide whether someone follows through on a health need, a midday fair at a central address can save a second trip, a phone call or a long search for answers.

The Perry County Council on Aging is a natural host for that kind of event. The organization provides transportation to Perry County residents for medical and personal appointments in town and out of town, and it has three wheelchair-accessible vans available for those trips. Public records show Perry County Council on Aging Inc. was incorporated in Indiana on March 20, 1974, underscoring a long local presence built around senior support and access to services.

The building itself is closely tied to that mission. The William Tell Center at 645 Main Street is also listed locally as the William Tell Senior Citizens Center, a familiar downtown location for residents who need a central place to meet, ask questions or learn what services exist. For older adults and people with mobility needs, the combination of a downtown site and an organization experienced in transportation support makes the fair easier to reach than a scattered list of office visits.

The health department’s role in the county points to the same approach. Perry County Health Department says its mission is to promote wellness in the individual and the community and to inspire conditions by which people can remain healthy. Perry County has also seen other centralized service events, including a separate community Resource Fair at the National Guard Armory on Tell Street, showing how local agencies are increasingly bringing information directly to residents instead of waiting for them to navigate it alone.