South King County Latino Family Health & Safety Fair set for Saturday

Families and individuals are invited to the seventh annual South King County Latino Family Health & Safety Fair in Auburn on Saturday.

Families and individuals are invited to the seventh annual South King County Latino Family Health & Safety Fair in Auburn on Saturday.

The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S.

Free dental, blood pressure and diabetes screenings are available, in addition to free Pap tests and mammograms for women 40 to 64 years of age. The event features presentations in Spanish about worker rights, insurance options, breast cancer, nutrition and more.

“We’re pleased to be able to support this health fair because it provides community members with an opportunity to access the variety of resources that are available to them,” said John Robinson, MD, chief medical officer for Molina Healthcare of Washington. “I strongly encourage families to attend this event and not only have a great time, but also get the preventative care they need.”

There also will be food, music, folkloric dance, raffles and activities for children and adults. Appointments are needed for a Pap test and mammogram.

“This health fair is an opportunity for communities in South King County to connect to valuable health information and services,” said Dr. David Fleming, director and health officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County. “The event is important because Latinos and South King County residents are more likely to lack insurance and not have access to health care compared to others in the county.”

The fair is a partnership among public and private health care providers, such as Molina Healthcare as well as local governments, hospitals, businesses and Grace Community Church.

For more information, call 800-756-5437.

To make an appointment for mammograms or Pap screenings, call 206-432-2334.

General information can be found at www.latinoferia.com.