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Health Fair

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A Day of Health and Wellness Education for Bowie

The 16th Annual Bowie Health Fair brings free and low-cost health services to those who otherwise would go without.

The 16th Annual Bowie Health Fair went off without a hitch and was co-sponsored by various private healthcare providers and city departments. The popular event was held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this past Saturday, on Health Center Drive across from Bowie Town Center. This event was an opportunity for people without health insurance and other interested parties to receive a variety of free health screenings and this year's fair was no exception. Free services included testing for cholesterol, diabetes, hearing deficiencies, HIV/AIDS, and osteoporosis, among many other exams. Flu vaccines, consultations with healthcare professionals, and wellness services such as acupuncture were also complimentary. Low cost services were available that were …

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