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Family Health Fair

It's time to get healthy with our third annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, August 17th from 10AM-12PM at Main Library on 23rd Street and Nolana Avenue. This free, family-friendly event provides an opportunity to learn, participate, and take proactive measures toward improved health in an engaging setting. 

Attendees will be able to obtain free health screenings, visit informational booths to interact with healthcare providers, participate in a variety of activities, and receive giveaways that promote a healthy lifestyle.




Location

IMG_3075Main Library
4001 N. 23rd St.
McAllen, TX 78504
(p) 956.681.3060




Date & Time

Saturday, August 17, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM




Lineup of Events

10:00AM - 10:10AM
Library Lobby
Opening Remarks & Welcome

10:00AM - 12:00PM
Meeting Rooms / Conference Rooms
Health Screenings: Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, BMI, Hearing, Visual, Liver Scans

10:00AM - 2:00PM
Outside Mall Area

McAllen Farmers Market

10:10-10:50AM
Children’s Department - Storytime Room
Parent and Me Movement (for Kids)
Presented by: FIT4MOM

11:00-11:20AM
Auditorium

Everyday Wellness for Adults
featuring Rafael Curiel
Employee Wellness Coach
City of McAllen Benefits Department

11:30AM-12:00PM
Children’s Department- Storytime Room
Move & Groove: KPop Style (for Teens)
Presented by: Indigo Dance Team




Downloads

Family Health Fair Flyer
Health Fair Flyer




Contact Us

For any questions, please contact us at:

(p) 956-681-3060
(e) referencelibrarian@mcallen.net

Health Screenings

  •  Ashley Pediatrics:
     BMI and Clinic Information

  •  
CHCP:
     Vitals, Glucose, and Clinic Information

  •  McAllen Fire Department:
     Vital Signs

  •  McAllen Research Center:
     Liver Scans

  •  South Texas Training Center:
     Glucose Testing, Hemoglobin Testing, BMI, Blood Pressure Screening

  •  Texas A&M Health:

     Fasting Glucose, BMI, Blood Pressure Screening

  •  UT Health of Rio Grande Valley:
     Hearing Screening

  •  UTRGV Department of Physicians Assistants:
     BMI

  •  UTRGV Health & Medical Science -
     Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
     MyPlate Quiz and Dietary Guidelines Information

  •  Walmart Vision Center:
     Basic Vision Screening




Community Partners

  •  Access Esperanza Clinic
  •  Ashley's Pediatrics
  •  Capable Kids
  •  Delta Crucis Direct Medical Care
  •  DHR
  •  FIT4MOM
  •  Gold's Gym
  •  Hidalgo County Health Department
  •  Hidalgo County Veterans Services
  •  Hope Primary Home Care
  •  McAllen Orthodontic Group
  •  McAllen Parks & Recreation
  •  McAllen Shines
  •  MHP Salud
  •  Nuestra Clinica del Valle
  •  Rodeo Dental
  •  Smile Magic
  •  South Texas Training Center
  •  Teen Essential Shelf - MPL
  •  Texas Legal Aid
  •  Tropical Texas Behavioral Health - Veterans Department
  •  Unidos Contra la Diabetes
  •  United Way
  •  Unique Behavioral
  •  UTRGV Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  •  Vail Independent
  •  Wal-Mart Food Distribution
  •  Well Med
  •  Women Together / Mujeres Unidas

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