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Bradford R. Watts of Buffalo has his blood pressure checked by registered nurse Maria Shilling of Catholic Health System today in City Hall. Derek Gee / Buffalo News Health fair offers free services ================================
By Brian MeyerNEWS STAFF REPORTER Updated: January 15, 2010, 2:28 pm / Published: January 15, 2010, 1:43 pm Story tools:
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Add to My Yahoo! The lobby of City Hall became a temporary medical clinic today, as hundreds of people showed up for health screenings and to retrieve potentially life-saving information.
Experts set up shop to offer free cancer screenings, H1N1 vaccinations, blood pressure checks and diabetes testing. They also offered HIV testing, dental consultations and even help for people who are trying to quit smoking. The Health and Volunteer Fair featured stroke prevention tips and information about prostate health, Lupus and other medical issues.
The event was timed to coincide with a special commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a celebration hosted by Mayor Byron W. Brown. Roland Bittles is a Buffalo native who recently moved back to the area after living out of state for decades. He heard about the event and decided to check it out. Preventing major illnesses must be a key priority, said Bittles, who praised local groups for staging the health awareness sessions.
"People are more likely to take advantage of this information if the health fair is coupled with something like the Martin Luther King event," said Bittles. Health advocates provided everything from insurance enrollment forms and informational fliers, to Frisbees that promote good health.
As part of the commemoration, the mayor recognized residents, businesses and community groups that have served the city in various ways. The event was among the first of numerous activities that will pay honor to the slain civil rights leader in the coming days. On Monday, a special Day of Service will be held when WNY AmeriCorps will launch a number of neighborhood improvement projects. The Bell Center AmeriCorps and PUSH (People United for Sustainable Housing) will also sponsor an effort on the city's West Side that will see volunteers paint a number of community facilities.
bmeyer@buffnews.com
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