Mamaroneck Health Fair To Offer Free Screenings, Games, Exhibits

MAMARONECK, NY — On Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mamaroneck and Sound Shore residents will have free access to healthcare providers and screenings, along with family friendly music and activities at the Fourth Annual Access to Care Health Fair. The health fair is scheduled rain or shine and will be held outdoors at Sheldrake Place in Mamaroneck, as well as indoors at the adjacent Open Door Family Medical Center at 689 Mamaroneck Ave.

The Open Door mobile Dental Van will be on hand for free screenings for children and adults, as well, according to organizers.

The health fair marks a local kickoff for National Health Center Week, August 13-19, under the theme “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: The Key to Healthier Communities.” Open Door is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a pioneer in the field of community health centers. The National Association of Community Heath Centers estimates that one in every 15 people living in the United States depends on health center services.

The festive event features music, Zumba, Recess Rocks and snacks, as well as fun activities and free giveaways for the whole family. Most importantly, organizers said free health screenings are available during the event at the newly opened Open Door Family Medical Center, including blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, vision tests, HIV testing and more. Free breast screenings from WESTMED will also be available at Open Door during the health fair. Bilingual volunteers and healthcare professionals will be on hand for Spanish-speaking residents.

The 2017 Access to Care Health Fair is produced by the Mamaroneck Cares Coalition, a community-wide coalition of service providers and community members focused on identifying and creating opportunities to make healthy living easier for local residents. Sponsors of the event include Open Door Family Medical Centers; The Rye YMCA; Community Resource Center; Affinity Health Plan; Greenwich Hospital; Montefiore/New Rochelle; Fidelis Care, MVP; White Plains Hospital; WESTMED; and Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.

Dr. Daniela Diaz, medical director of the Open Door Family Medical Center in Mamaroneck, said the Access to Care Health Fair is a great opportunity to encourage community residents to come out for free screenings and have some fun at the same time.

“Our new Open Door Family Medical Center in Mamaroneck is a welcoming and safe space,” she said. “We’re here to help people make better health choices and to make the community stronger.”

Elected officials are expected to attend the health fair, including State Senator George Latimer, Assemblyman Steve Otis and Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum.

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