As part of UNM Hospital’s ongoing commitment to promoting health and wellness in our community, we are excited to announce our upcoming Healthy Living and Diabetes Awareness Fair.
If you or someone you love has diabetes or prediabetes don’t miss this event! It’s a step towards empowering yourself with knowledge and resources to live a healthier, fuller life.
Health Screenings and Services (18 and Over)
10:00 – 2:00 PM
Blood pressure
A1C
Blood glucose and cholesterol
Body mass index
Vision screenings by the New Mexico Lions Clubs
Prescription management
Glucometer use education
FREE Immunization ages 12 and older
Covid Boosters Age 12+
Haemophilus b (HIB)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Meningitis
Tdap
Screenings and services provided by UNM College of Pharmacy and BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico.
Classes
10:15 – 11:00 - Mindset and Motivation: Tools for Long Term Behavior Change
provided by the NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office
11:15 - 2:00 Flavorful Roots: A Cooking Demo Celebrating Hispanic, Native American, and African American/Black foods provided by NMSU Diabetes MAPP
11:15 - Black/African American Cooking Demonstration
12:15 - Native American Cooking Demonstration
1:15 - Hispanic Cooking Demonstration
Fitness
Running Medicine (Walk-a-thon 10 am to 1 pm)
Resource Village
40 organizations providing resources and education
Care Coordination services for children and adults with Medicaid
Diabetes education
Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet
Food pantry resources
Health education
Support with Medicaid and Medicare enrollment
Much more!
Kids!
10 AM - 2 PM
Face painting
Arts & Crafts
Fun health games
In attendance the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Bear
Other
Visit all the booths and attend one class to be able to get:
Food boxes*
Glucose monitors and test strips*
Resources and giveaway items!
*These items will be provided at the top of each hour between 10am and 2pm on a first come first serve basis.