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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

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

  •  Walmart Vision Center:
     Basic Vision Screening

  •  Well Med




Community Partners

  •  Access Esperanza Clinic
  •  Capable Kids
  •  FIT4MOM
  •  Hidalgo County
  •  Hidalgo County Veterans Services
  •  McAllen Parks & Recreation
  •  MHP Salud
  •  Nuestra Clinica del Valle
  •  Rodeo Dental
  •  Texas Legal Aid
  •  Tropical Behavioral Health - Veterans Department
  •  Unidos Contra la Diabetes
  •  Valley Aids Council
  •  Wal-Mart
  •  Women Together / Mujeres Unidas

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