Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
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On September 28, our Optum Westchester team was delighted to participate in the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival in Chappaqua, New York. This family-friendly event provided an opportunity for parents and their kids to meet their favorite authors and illustrators.
The Optum team shared valuable health and wellness tips with families who visited our table. They also brought back Boo-Boo Bear, a giant Teddy bear that kids could play doctor with, making the experience educational and fun. Thank you to everyone who attended this event and visited our Optum table.
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