2010 Health Fair Sets Another Attendance Record

Close to 1,200 people participated in the Center for African-American Health's 8th Annual Health Fair on January 30, setting  yet another attendance record for the highly-popular event.

The free health screenings, which ranged from blood screenings, clinical breast exams, and free dental exams to glucose screenings, Pap smears and EKGs, were provided by more than 350 volunteers. Additional results included:

• 150 adults had their blood pressure checked;
• 89 men had a prostate cancer screening; and
• 49 adults participated in mental health screenings.

In addition, participants benefitted from health information provided by 75 exhibitors, as well as workshops on topics including colon cancer awareness and emergency preparedness.

The health fair was made possible with generous support from the Caring for Colorado Foundaton, Health ONE/Rose Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver-Rocky Mountain Association of Black Psychologiest, Colorado Council of Black Nurses and the Western Dairy Association, among others.

Watch here for information about next year's African American Health Fair so you can take advantage of FREE health screenings:

• Blood Pressure
• Pap Smear
• Dental
• Health Risk Assessment
• Glucose & Cholesterol
• Prostate (DRE & PSA)
• Vision
• Bone Density
• Clinical Breast Exam
• Lung Function
• Depression
• And Much More!

Plus, there will be other FREE activities such as:

• Massage Therapy
• Reflexology
• Food Tastings
• Fitness Clinics and Tips
• Cooking Demonstrations

You won't want to miss it!