Miami Lakes Congregational Church will continue its 52 year commitment to reach out into the local community by sponsoring its second annual Health Fair on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The goals of the event are two-fold – first, to offer health-related resources that are available in one place for easy access, and second, to offer health care providers within Miami-Dade area an opportunity to present their no fee/or reduced fee health services to the local community.
Community health partners at the event this year will include Palmetto Hospital, Miami Dade College School of Health Sciences, Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Yoga 305, Catholic Hospice, Main Street Dentistry and many more.
Screenings services will include Blood pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol monitoring. Massage Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Breast Health mammography resources, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Smoking Cessation, Nutrition Information, Vision health care, Stroke Prevention, Epilepsy Evaluation, MRI center and Auditory screening.
This event will be held on the church grounds inside Fellowship Hall at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami LakesK-8 Center. The whole family is welcome and a children’s corner with face painting and fun games will be available for kids, as well as food trucks. Vendors interested in joining the event or have any questions on the event can contact the church office at (305)-822-4313.