Free Health Screenings at Marketplace

VENTURA, Calif. - June 15, 2016 - PRLog -- Men's health will be the focus of the free Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 25 at the Ventura College Foundation's weekend Marketplace, an outdoor shopping experience held on the Ventura College campus east parking lot at the corner of Telegraph and Day roads. Health screenings, demonstrations and health information will be available to both men and women at the event.

Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc., will conduct the health screenings, including blood pressure; height, weight and BMI; and blood glucose levels as well assist individuals in finding locations where they can schedule a prostate exam. Information will be available in English and in Spanish on Cal Fresh/Food Share of Ventura County and MediCal, along with programs related to men's and women's health, domestic violence, senior services, mental wellness, cancer and employment. There will also be information on home health care, nonmedical care, palliative and hospice care and a CPR demonstration from American Medical Response. Walgreens will also be onsite with a pharmacist available for ""Ask the Pharmacist about your Medications".

Additional participating agencies expected to attend include the Promotoras y Promotores Foundation, Gold Coast Health Plan, Lideres Campesinas, Inc., Community for Employment Training, CalFresh, United Blood Services, MICOP, Mexican Consulate Oxnard, Area Agency on Aging, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and AMR.

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