Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — A free community health fair is set for Saturday, offering screenings, expert advice, and giveaways for Wiregrass residents.
The event will be held April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dothan Housing Authority’s Michael C. Patton Event Center. Organizers say more than 20 vendors will be on site, along with a free bag of vegetables giveaway and over $1,000 in gift cards as prizes.
Attendees can also sit in on classes led by medical professionals and ask health-related questions throughout the day.
Free screenings will include checks for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity.
“The Health fair gears towards Individuals with Undiagnosed Conditions and uninsured this is a great opportunity to get free medical advice as well as a wellness check no pre registration is required,” organizers told WDNews.
“Many people are living with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol and don’t even know it. Screenings help catch issues early before they become life threatening,” organizers added.
Officials say the event is open to the public and no pre-registration is required.
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