SPRINGFIELD- Two days after being sworn into office, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) held her first Senior Fair at the Alexian Village in Elk Grove Village today. Dozens of area seniors attended to receive free blood pressure tests from AMITA, flu shots and prescription advice from Walgreens and several other services.

“Ensuring that our seniors have access to vital health care resources and social services is extraordinarily important as they strive to live their lives with dignity. I look forward to holding more events like this around the district to provide these essential services,” said Murphy.

The participating vendors and agencies included Walgreens, AMITA Health, the Attorney General’s office, Secretary of State’s office, State Treasurer’s office, AARP and others. The Senior Fair is the first of several events Murphy already has begun working on in her first few days in office.