LULAC’s annual health fair brings resources to Latinos

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Every year the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) hosts a Feria de Salud (health fair) for Latinos in various areas across the nation. Recently LULAC hosted it’s 3rd annual fair in Los Angeles California, helping nearly 10,000 residents connect to vital resources to address health disparities and increase access to health care in the Latino community.

Providing free health screenings, glucose and cholesterol tests, as well as free vision and dental check-ups, the fair provides for and promotes healthy living. Cooking demonstrations are also set up by local celebrity chefs and farmers markets distribute thousands of dollars worth of produce to attendees to help encourage families to eat fresh foods.

Fun fairs usually offer fried foods, sugary beverages, and very rarely offer free health resources. Bringing a culture of health in a culturally appropriate way may help Latino families recognize the need for a healthy lifestyle. Focusing on healthier foods, fun Latino exercises and free health resources is one step towards healthier fairs and healthier families.

To visit the next free fair on November 14th, 2015 in Brownsville, Texas for find out more, please click here.