On October 17 and 18, the 9Health Fair will take place at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. The event is offering over 20 free health screenings including health screenings for men and women, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, immunizations for children ages 4-18 and children’s vision and oral health screenings. There will also be other medical services available at low costs including blood chemistry analysis, blood count and flu shots. All screenings will be performed by volunteer physicians and medical professionals.

This event is a perfect opportunity for community members to address their health and be educated on health topics. There will also be education activities designed for children.

With so many people living without health insurance today, the Colorado community is very fortunate to have a resource like the 9Health Fair which has impacted 1.7 million people during its 30 year run. The event should also serve as a reminder that not every community in our country is so fortunate.