Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) hosts the free “¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!” health and wellness fair at noon Saturday.
The 18th annual event, offered in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, will be held at Memorial Community Park in Logan Heights until 4 p.m.
“Vive tu Vida” is a recreational hub for community health organizations, non-profits and physical fitness programs to inform the public of services that promote activity and good nutrition for Hispanic families in an effort to improve health and wellness for people of all ages,
“We understand that our patients have challenges and barriers to accessing healthcare,” said the centers’ vice president of community affairs Pauline Lucatero. “We want to provide fun and health screenings to promote a healthy lifestyle.”
Dental screenings, vaccinations and HIV testing will be available, with other services offered for women and older adults and those with substance use, mental health and homelessness issues.
Fitness options include Zumba classes with instructors from across San Diego County and 28 booths hosting a physical activity. There will be giveaways at booths too.
Guests also can take part in activities using a “Vive tu Vida” pass to receive a stamp. If a guest participates at 10 booths, they can enter a contest to win prizes, including a child, adolescent, or adult bike with helmets and a gift basket from Ryan Brothers Coffee.
Resources in English and Spanish will be offered.
“It’s bringing the services to the community and having it be (easily accessible) to them and bringing the whole family for some fun,” Lucatero said. “It’s important to keep it integrated through fun while promoting a healthy lifestyle.”
Reserve a spot by emailing zoem@fhcsd.org or calling (619) 798-3611. To find an event in your city, visit https://www.healthyamericas.org/get-up-get-moving.
