“Make a Choice to Take a Chance to Change” is the theme of an upcoming Latino Resource Fair, April 29, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at The Success Academy, 1000 Tuscola Street in Saginaw. The purpose of the event is to address needs in the Latino community and showcase local resources.
This free event features an interactive mental health workshop starting at 1:15 p.m. provided by Dr. Michael Ingram. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Also available will be blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screenings, along with HIV testing. More than 30 community non-profit organizations will be on hand to answer questions and share their services.
The event is open to the public. Participants will enjoy free chair massages provided by Therapeutic Hope and Your Healthy Balance Therapeutic Massage and may participate in chair yoga by Prem Yoga & Wellness Studio. The East Side Soup Kitchen will provide snacks and refreshments for all who attend and there will be prizes, giveaways and more.
Other partners in this event include Saginaw County Health Department which leads the HEC, CMU Medical Education Partners, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Therapeutic Hope, and K?Onda! Magazine. BWell Saginaw Health Equity Council (HEC), LLEAD, and the Mexican American Council are the event sponsors.
Contact Catherine Martinez at 989-393-4229 or email at cfs-saginaw.org for more event information.
