health Fiesta
returns for the third consecutive year this event aimed specifically at Latinos in the Valley .
JOSEPH TREVINO
YAKIMA SUN
ills are many and their names are legion.
are called diabetes, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, obesity and cancer. All can become lethal and the Yakima Valley, especially attack the Latino community.
is why, armed with all the medical advances and a lot of momentum, this Saturday, dozens of medical organizations, community, social and business world assembled the third Annual Health Fair.
The event is being organized and installed by Memorial Hospital, the Clinic for Farmers and Fiesta Foods. As in the two previous years, the event is scheduled to be held at Fiesta Foods in Yakima, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe store.
The program, which apart from a variety of free medical examinations and health counseling services, will feature free food, fun for kids and gifts.
The four-event hour will begin at 10 am and runs until two o'clock. Due to the high temperatures the schedule was cut in previous years, Lily said Bertha Gonzalez, Bilingual Program Coordinator Memorial Hospital. As
bring to his mouth
For Gonzalez, who is known in the Yakima Valley for his radio and his frequent television appearances, the Health Fair this purpose week is very important, he says that the Latino community in the Yakima Valley, especially the immigrants, generally do not have good access medical care.
Whether lack of insurance, financial problems or simply not paying attention to their health, Latinos in the Valley are prone to common ailments such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems, says Gonzalez. He added that the Fair, with free screenings will be a good opportunity not to be missed.
"Getting these tests is to bring to his mouth as the snack is needed," Gonzalez said in an interview with The Sun
In the two previous shows, there are several people who give credit to the show for help with their health , and learned that they had diabetes or cardiovascular problems. González
as an example of the danger of not being screened for diabetes, a disease that primarily affects Latinos and usually not felt. More however, said Gonzalez, diabetes, as well as raise levels of blood sugar, helps to get worse all kinds of cardiovascular diseases.
And these evils, which untreated can be fatal, can receive treatment and support to start a medical exam, "Gonzalez said.
As we will not play these exams, "said Gonzalez.
Health can not wait
addition to dozens of health posts exercise, nutrition and free screenings, this year the Health Fair will also feature the participation of the Consulate of Mexico and possibly their "window of health," said Gonzalez.
Also, The Seattle Children's Hospital will have its place and will give away 500 bike helmets. In addition, other agencies take information leaflets and prevention plans for all sorts of diseases, including obesity.
"Because prevention is live. We must learn to take the screening tests, to have a long and healthy life," Gonzalez said.
With a long list of sponsors and organizations that support the event, Health Fair and its organizers have big plans for the future, Gonzalez said. But Latinos need to attend at large, he said.
said: "Anything can expect in this life except our health ... Health is not expected."
What: The third annual Health Fair, an event that will offer free medical examinations of all kinds, information, gifts, food and all in a festive atmosphere dedicated to Latinos in the Yakima Valley. The event is produced by Memorial Hospital and Clinic for Farmers, with the participation of dozens of medical agencies and community organizations. In the event the doctor is an expert in blood cancer, the oncologist Mario Chenal. It will also be Dr. Miguel Alvarez, a specialist in natural medicine. Tests will be done for children dental appointment only by calling 509 574-5956.
When: This Saturday, July 31, 2010. From 10 am to 2 pm.
Where: On the grounds of the Festival Foods store in Yakima. 1008 East Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima.
Information: 509 574-5956
Health Party is Saturday / Yakima Herald-Republic
YAKIMA - Fiesta of Health - a free community health fair - is back for a third year, providing diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks, cardiovascular screenings and dental exams for kids.
The event runs from 10 a.m. t o 2 p.m. Saturday at Fiesta Foods, 1008 E. Nob Hill Blvd.
Last year the event provided free services to 2,500 people. Event organizers expect to see a larger crowd this weekend.
Dr. Mario Chenal will present information on cancer, and Dr. Miguel Alvarado, a naturopathic physician, will discuss natural and alternative medicines. Other professionals will present information on mental health, breast health, nutrition, physical therapy, rehabilitation and social services.
The fiesta will include games and crafts for children, free bike helmets courtesy of Seattle Children's Hospital, music, watermelon eating contests, giveaways and food. The event is sponsored by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and Fiesta Foods.
For more information, call Bertha López at 509-249-5266.
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AHANAOA A.C.
Miguel Leopoldo Alvarado, N. D.
Fundador y Presidente
http://www.nutriologia-ortomolecular.info/
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