Free Health Screenings at Community Health Fair in Bryan

By: Clay Falls - Email

Posted: Tue 2:49 PM, Mar 19, 2013

The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) and Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions in partnership with Blinn College will be holding a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM. The health fair will be held at 3991 E. 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802.

Nursing students from Blinn College will be answering medical questions as well as conducting checks for:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Vision and hearing
• Heights and weights
• Element Dental screening (*Only available from 1:00 - 3:00PM)

"It is the goal of BVCOG to collaborate with our local partners throughout the region and provide a central meeting space for essential public services," says Tom Wilkinson, Executive Director.

Representatives from the Division for Blind Services (DARS), City of College Station, Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living, Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and the Sexual Assault Resource Center will also be available for all participants.

For more information about the Community Health Fair or how you can get involved, please contact Judson Brown at (979) 595-2801 ext 2081 or by e-mail at jbrown@bvcog.org or Barbara Clemmons at (979) 595 - 2801 ext. 2061 or by e-mail at bclemmons@bvcog.org.

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