ISLIP, N.Y. - iSportsWire -- Stand Up To Poverty (SU2P) and the NAACP Islip Smithtown Branch brought healthcare, education and essential resources directly to local residents during the Central Islip Community Health Fair, held Saturday, September 12, at Central Islip High School.

More than 200 families received free care, health education and supportive services during the community-wide event. Thirty-five healthcare professionals representing a broad range of specialties, from pediatrics and neurology to physical therapy, volunteered their time and expertise to address residents' health needs and help families make informed decisions about their well-being.

In addition to health services, families received free backpacks filled with school supplies, complimentary haircuts provided by Immortal Barbershop, fresh organic groceries from Long Island Cares, shelf-stable food from Persaud Community Pantry and hot boxed lunches from Pollo Campero.

More on iSports Wire

• Coinfiliate Launches Platform to Helps Shoppers Earn Cashback and Creators Earn Referral Rewards
• Holiday Gambling Spending Expected to Rise 12% in December
• RAS AP Consulting Issues National Compliance Alert and Launches Q4 2026 AP Readiness Program Ahead of IRS FIRE → IRIS Cutover
• Claude Zdanow named Managing Director in Miami, Florida
• Joga Labs FC Brings Competitive Youth Futsal to Keller, Texas

More than 50 vendors and community organizations participated, connecting residents with healthcare resources, social services and other important information. Participants included Long Island Select Healthcare (LISH), several bureaus within the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Pamphile Financial, Hope For Youth and Walgreens Pharmacy, which administered flu vaccinations.

Representatives from the New York State Police, Troop L, Brentwood Station also conducted community outreach, speaking with residents regarding joining the State Police as well as sharing public-safety information.

Astrid Fidelia, CEO and co-founder of Stand Up To Poverty, and Barbara Raymond-Obas, vice president of the NAACP Islip Smithtown Branch, welcomed attendees and recognized the healthcare professionals, volunteers, vendors and partners whose collective efforts made the event possible.

"Approximately 11.5% of Central Islip residents under age 65 are uninsured, compared with about 5.2% throughout Suffolk County. These numbers show why events like this matter. When people face barriers to insurance, affordability, language, or information, medical conditions can go untreated. Today, we are helping bridge that gap." said Fidelia.

More on iSports Wire

• Pregis Launches Sharp InfinX: On-Demand Rightsized Mailing System Delivering a Precision-Sized Mailer for Every Order
• netElastic Announces vBNG And CGNAT 2.0 General Availability
• Frog Legs Bank Fishing Pole Offers a New Take on the Traditional Bank Fishing Setup
• Padelnox Opens US Online Store for Padel Rackets and Pickleball Paddles
• Postmortem Pathology Highlights Private Autopsy Options for Las Vegas Families During Summer Months

Town of Islip Councilman Jorge Guadrón also addressed the community and shared remarks in support of the initiative.

The health fair reflected a shared commitment to reducing barriers to care and strengthening connections among families, healthcare providers and trusted community organizations. By bringing a wide range of free services together in one accessible location, the event helped residents receive immediate support while learning about resources available beyond the day of the fair.

Stand Up To Poverty and the NAACP Islip Smithtown Branch extend their appreciation to Central Islip High School, participating healthcare professionals, volunteers, vendors, sponsors and community partners for helping make the event a meaningful day of care, education and connection.

For more information, visit https://www.standuptopoverty.org