CAMDEN — Quarry Hill’s Awareness Series presents “The Importance of Immunization,” an educational event lead by Samuel Benham, H(ASCP), infection preventionist at MaineHealth, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m., at the Anderson Inn.

“Over the course of history, immunization has been effective in helping to keep millions protected against some of the most devastating and deadly diseases,” said Quarry Hill, in a news release. “In the recent past, however, many unheard-of diseases have emerged, making immunization even more crucial.”

Part of Quarry Hill’s ongoing enrichment series designed for adults aged 50 and better, the program is free, but advance registration is required. To sign up, please call Quarry Hill at 301-6116 or email qhinfo@mainehealth.org.

Quarry Hill is Midcoast Maine’s premier extended-care community for adults age 55-plus. Quarry Hill is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of nine local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 19,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. To learn more about Quarry Hill, please call 207-301-6116, or visit www.quarryhill.org or www.facebook.com/QuarryHillCamdenMaine.