HEALTH FAIRS

All Health Fairs are coordinated by the local Organizations listed here with the support of VHPA.  The following locations and services offered are: 

Oct 14, Sunday at VAMAS:
2300 W. Walnut St., Garland 75042
             Flu vaccine ($15),
            Tetanus (Tdap) or Pneumovax ($25 each),
            (Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis Vaccine is recommended every 10 years.
                Pneumovax is recommended after 65 years old. Another booster is recommended 5 years later, after which, no further pneumonia                 vaccine needed.
)
             Blood Sugars/Cholesterol testing, Blood Pressure Check
             Mammogram Sign up
             Dental Screening and Counseling
             Osteoporosis Screening Test
             Prostate Cancer Screening with PSA Test
             Podiatry Counseling
             Physician Consultation


Oct 20, Saturday at VNese First Baptist Church in Garland
219 N. 7th St., Garland, TX 75040
             Flu vaccine ($15),
            Tetanus (Tdap) or Pneumovax ($25 each),
            (Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis Vaccine is recommended every 10 years.
                Pneumovax is recommended after 65 years old. Another booster is recommended 5 years later, after which, no further pneumonia                 vaccine needed.
)
             Blood Sugars/Cholesterol testing, Blood Pressure Check
             Mammogram Sign up
             Osteoporosis Screening Test
             Prostate Cancer Screening with PSA Test
             Vision Screening and Counseling
             Physician Consultation      


Oct 27, Saturday at DMHCG Catholic Church
2121 W Apolo Rd., Garland 75044
             Flu vaccine ($15),
            Tetanus (Tdap) or Pneumovax ($25 each),
                (Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis Vaccine is recommended every 10 years.
                Pneumovax is recommended after 65 years old. Another booster is recommended 5 years later, after which, no further pneumonia                 vaccine needed.
)
             Blood Sugars/Cholesterol testing, Blood Pressure Check
             Mammogram Sign up
             Cervical Cancer Screening with Pap Smear testing
             Osteoporosis Bone Density Testing Sign Up
             Dental Screening and Counseling
             Skin Cancer Screening and Counseling
             Physician Consultation  


Nov 4, Sunday at Vietnamese American Community of Greater Dallas
3221 Beltline Rd., Garland, 75044
             Flu vaccine ($15),
            Tetanus (Tdap) or Pneumovax ($25 each),
                (Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis Vaccine is recommended every 10 years.
                Pneumovax is recommended after 65 years old. Another booster is recommended 5 years later, after which, no further pneumonia                 vaccine needed.
)
             Blood Sugars/Cholesterol testing, Blood Pressure Check
             Mammogram Sign up
             Osteoporosis Screening Test               
             Skin Cancer Screening and Counseling
             Physician Consultation  

All from 9 to 1 pm


Additionally,
Social Service Counsellings and Assistances agencies listed below:

             Social Security
             Garland Housing Authority
             Dallas Housing Authority
             211 Service
             Medicare and Medicaid Services
             District Attorney (Child Support)
             Food Stamps Service
will be available on:   
    Oct 20, Saturday at VNese First Baptist Church in Garland
    219 N. 7th St., Garland, TX 75040
    Oct 27, Saturday at DMHCG Catholic Church
    2121 W Apolo Rd., Garland 75042

 
   
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