The Anaheim Health Fair kicks off tomorrow morning at the Anaheim Convention Center, running from 8 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and continuing through the weekend. Here are the details from the City of Anaheim:
HEALTH FAIR BY THE NUMBERS
MEDICAL STAFF BIOS
WHAT:
9th annual Anaheim FREE Health Fair, offering medical, dental and vision services, as well as visit the chiropractor, acupuncture, psychiatry and yoga stations, and more. Tattoo removal service will also be available on Saturday only. The FREE Anaheim Health Fair offers a great financial benefit and time-saver for individuals and busy families.
DATE, PLACE, TIME, MEDIA PARKING:
Friday – Sunday, May 29-31
The Anaheim Convention Center, Hall E, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806 (map).
Doors to Hall E open at 7 a.m., services offered 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free parking will be available at the Anaheim Convention Center in the Car Park 4 parking structure located at the West St. and Transit Plaza entrance.
WHO/BIO LINKS:
Jordan Brandman – Anaheim City Council Member and Anaheim Health Fair Chair.
Dr. Nitin Shah – Dr. Shah is affiliated with VA Long Beach Hospitals and is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Founding President of Anekant Community Center.
Dr. James Keany – Head of RAM California. Board certified emergency physician and Associate Medical Director at Mission Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Orange County, at Mission. Currently on OC Disaster Medical Assistance Team, under the direction of FEMA. Host of “medical minute” radio features.
Stan Brock, founder of Remote Area Medical (RAM), an international organization, provides medical care through mobile clinic events in underserved, isolated, or impoverished communities. Most clinics provide general medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and education unless otherwise indicated such as veterinarian services. RAM also participates in disaster relief efforts.
BY-THE-NUMBERS:
Square footage: 143,474 of space to accommodate health service stations and attendees
Medical Volunteers: 200
General Volunteers: 250
Dentist Chairs: 60
Vision stations: 15
3 a.m.: Parking gates open
7 a.m.: Hall E doors open
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Health services offered
FREE SERVICES INCLUDE:
Vision (exams and eyeglasses)
Dental (cleanings, extractions, fillings)
Physical exams (vitals and screenings)
EKG
Checks for diabetes, cholesterol, bone density, and anemia
Chiropractic and acupuncture services
Women’s services
Bone marrow donor program
Consultations with medical and surgical specialists
Tattoo removal (Saturday only)
WHY:
Attendees can save time and co-pays by attend the FREE Anaheim Health Fair
Those with no or limited health fair can benefit – children, adults, seniors
When you are healthy, you can better help your family and others
WEBSITE AND ONLINE FLYERS; SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND RECOGNITIONS:
