Hundreds of South Los Angeles residents turned out to get free blood pressure, blood glucose, HIV/AIDS and STD screenings, as well as learn about low-cost local clinics and local, state and federal insurance programs.
Fair attendees have their blood pressure checked by Dr. Franco of Cedars-Sinai and the nurses of the JWCH Institute.
We also had massage therapists, yoga instructors, nutritionists and holistic medicine practitioners to counsel fair attendees on healthy eating and living. Many cartons of organic produce were donated to provide healthy snacks.
US Congresswoman Maxine Waters, LA City Councilman Bernard Parks, and State Senators Curren Price and Rod Wright welcomed attendees and spoke of the need for health care reform now.
US Congresswoman Maxine Waters being interviewed during 93.5 The Beat FM's live broadcast from the health fair.
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More than FORTY incredible 30B volunteers turned out to make this fair a huge success on Saturday, June 27, 2009, the National Health Care Day of Service. Many worked tirelessly over the last month procuring service providers, locations and donations, researching health care policy and writing up handouts demystifying health care reform and providing information on local, state and federal health services available to Los Angeles residents.
A young fair attendee enjoying one of many yoga and stretching classes offered, after getting her face painted by artist Ricardo Agilar.
On event day, volunteers endured the hottest day of summer so far, starting at eight in the morning setting up tables, chairs, tents, signs, exercise areas, organic food tables and executing all other aspects of putting a large event like this together. We also had volunteers distributing flyers and holding signs at nearby intersections and businesses. It was an incredible effort by 30B volunteers who were richly rewarded by the smiles and thanks of fair attendees who were able to take advantage of much-needed services, valuable information, delicious organic produce, expert massages and fun yoga and stretching classes. It was an excellent day all around.
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