Ironton Lawrence County Health Centers is marking the 2011 National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free old fashioned ice-cream social 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Splashp Park on Second Street in Ironton.

This is part of a weeklong campaign (Aug. 7-13) to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers.

The theme of this year’s NHCW is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Serving Locally, Leading Nationally,” to underscore how health centers deliver a unique approach that targets health needs and saves taxpayer dollars.

This year’s event is sponsored by Ironton-Lawrence County Medical Centers and is made possible by the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization, St Mary’s Medical Center’s ER Department, Rent-to-Own, the City of Ironton, and Bartram’s Groceries.

For more information contact Jessica Williams at (740) 532-3534, ext 208.