West Dallas Health Fair at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy

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West Dallas Health Event to Offer Free Information, Education and More!

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

In 2022, the American Cancer Society reported an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases across the United States. In 2023, there will be an estimated 139,100 new cases in the state of Texas alone.

In an effort to help increase awareness of this prevalent disease, organizations are partnering to bring education, information and health screenings to the West Dallas Community with a free health event.

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Health Fair Details

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

LOCATION
Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy
2303 Bickers St., Dallas TX 75212

Full health fair featuring a wide variety of community resources.

TIME:
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

On Saturday, April 15, attendees will have an opportunity to access comprehensive information and connect with services in the community available to support their health and well-being. The event is family-friendly and free, featuring great resources all in one place, including:

Breast, colorectal and skin health information and on-site blood glucose screenings provided by Parkland Health
Colorectal cancer screening and testing information from Exact Sciences
Information, support services and cancer screening recommendations from American Cancer Society
Lung, breast, colon, liver and blood cancer screening materials and disease awareness information from Genentech
On-site health screenings and information from Aetna
Healthcare and services information provided by McKesson
Home care/personal assistance, respite care and non-emergent medical transportation information from Caremate Wellness Solutions
Palliative and end-of-life hospice services information and accessibility/sign-up information for Meals on Wheels program from the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
Asthma education and screening tools from Positive Breathing
Resources and clinic discount information from Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic (includes adult health care, behavioral health, dentistry, marketplace, pediatrics, prenatal care and pharmacy)
West Dallas resources and services information from Brother Bill’s Helping Hand and Buckner Family Hope Center (includes access to counseling, food pantry, dental clinic and eye care clinic)
Health/nutrition information and cooking demonstration provided by Texas A&M Agrilife
Job training and employment resources from Community Council of Greater Dallas
Medicaid information and resources for families and children provided by Amerigroup
Healthy eating, exercise classes and services information from YMCA
Activities, games, youth services and sign-up information from Mercy Street
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities for adults and children provided by Perot Museum
Crafts and information on Fish Trap Lake community clean-up provided by National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
Public transportation information from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) information for access to free internet services from AT&T

The event is hosted by DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas with the strategic direction of the American Cancer Society CEOs Against Cancer North Texas, a volunteer chapter composed of North Texas business leaders that are committed to improving cancer prevention, early detection and treatment support for their employees and the North Texas community.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!