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DOH-Marion Hosts Back to School Bash at E. D. Croskey Recreation Center on July 18

June 18, 2026 1 min read

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The Back to School Bash will offer no-cost services, including school readiness checks and services by DOH-Marion, physicals provided by the Estella Byrd Whiteman Community Health Center, bike helmet fittings and giveaways, and more.

Marion County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) invites parents and students to attend the Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at:

E. D. Croskey Recreation Center
1510 NW 4th St.
Ocala, FL 34475

DOH-Marion is partnering with Who We Play For to offer optional electrocardiogram screenings (ECGs) to K-12 students at the Back to School Bash. ECGs are $20 and financial assistance will be available to families that qualify. Pre-registration is required.

The Back to School Bash will offer no-cost services, including school readiness checks and services by DOH-Marion, physicals provided by the Estella Byrd Whiteman Community Health Center, bike helmet fittings and giveaways, and more. Please bring identification and your student’s health and medical records.