Health & Wellness Fair To Offer Free Screenings In Miami Gardens, April 28, 2012, Miami Gardens

The Dinthill Technical High School Alumni Association of Florida and Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church in partnership with County Line Chiropractic Medical and Rehab Centers will host a health and wellness fair on Saturday, April 28, 11am to 4pm. The health & wellness far will be at the Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church, 495 N.W. 191 Street, Miami Gardens and is free to the public.
 
Members of the community are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the free medical screenings, participate in educational presentations and interact with vendors and sponsors offering a variety of health related products and services.
 
Rev. Dr. Richard Ledgister, Pastor of Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church says “We are always thankful to God for raising up men and woman to see themselves as HIS agents to minister in the lives of others. What is going to be done at this event will prove invaluable to the many, who will make use of it. All the effort, time and contribution put into this for the benefit of the community do demonstrate to the fact that people of God still cares.”
 
The Health and Wellness fair will offer a wide range of screenings to include chiropractic, blood pressure, glucose, hearing, cognitive testing, weight and body mass index as well as the growth curve among others. Services offered will include public health education, child safety information, voter registration, U.S. citizenship, insurance and financial information. A blood mobile will be present for donors who wish to donate blood on site.
 
“A large number of individuals are suffering from chronic diseases, many of which can be prevented if only the right measures are taken at an early stage,” stated Clayton Todd, Presidentof Dinthill Alumni Association of Florida. “By offering the community this opportunity to receive several life saving tests free of cost, and gather information vital to leading a healthy lifestyle, the Dinthill Alumni Association of Florida anticipate making a positive impact on the lives of individuals who attend the health and wellness fair. We also hope that the event will assist in promoting healthcare awareness among our members and the general public.”