Santa Maria Community Services Hosts Free Health Fair on April 15, 2023, at the Price Hill Recreation Center

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is thrilled to announce its Spring Health Fair. The Free Health Fair will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Price Hill Recreation Center located at 959 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Bilingual volunteers will be on hand to provide free translation services for Spanish-speaking participants.

The Spring Health Fair is a free event that is open to the public and will provide attendees with a wide range of health and wellness resources. The fair will feature more than 30 local organizations and vendors, offering free health screenings, educational workshops, and fun activities for all ages. There will be an activity corner for children and a special baby room with resources for new parents including baby clothes and other giveaways. Attendees can also receive information on nutrition, mental health, and financial wellness.

The event features free health screenings, including blood pressure, plus glucose testing and Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations as well as HIV and STD testing through Caracole. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is providing mammograms at no cost. Attendees may call 513-557-7266 for a mammogram appointment (English or Spanish). Healthy Moms and Babes and IDEA Public Schools will be providing community resources along with many other organizations. The Health Fair will also include free produce distribution, thanks to a partnership with the Freestore Foodbank, and a free hot meal to enjoy at the event courtesy of Jorge’s Taco Truck.

“Our Spring Health Fair is a testament to our commitment to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve,” said H.A. Musser, CEO of Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. “We are proud to partner with local organizations and vendors to offer free health screenings and fun activities for all ages. We are particularly excited to be able to again offer free translation services for Spanish-speaking participants. We understand that language barriers can prevent individuals from receiving the care they need, and we are committed to making our services accessible to all members of the community.”

There will be free parking at the Price Hill Recreation Center and along Hawthorne Avenue. Santa Maria would like to thank the following 2023 event sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor: Nehemiah Manufacturing;

Corporate Sponsors: Molina Healthcare and Western & Southern Financial Group;

Impact Sponsors: First Financial Bank, Interact for Health, Model Group and the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati;

Supporting Sponsor: AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio;

Community Sponsors: Mariner Wealth Advisors, M. Maureen Maxfield and Paragon Advertising and Communications

Santa Maria would also like to thank the individual Health Fair sponsors, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, Caresource of Ohio, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincy Cinco and Molina Healthcare.

“We hope that this event will empower individuals to take charge of their health and well-being, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our community,” said Musser.

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About Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization originally founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1897 and place-based in Cincinnati Ohio’s Price Hill community. Santa Maria provides more than 2,500 individuals with educational tools and resources to build strong families, promote healthy residents, and foster neighborhood revitalization. Our Price Hill Family Centers provide a welcoming environment and the coaching, support, and flexibility to assist families to achieve their identified goals toward stabilization and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to be a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals. Our vision is for Greater Price Hill to be a vibrant, thriving, and self-sustaining community. Learn more at SantaMaria-Cincy.org.

 

CONTACT:                                                                   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Christy Cauley                                                             March 31, 2023

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.

Christy.Cauley@SantaMaria-Cincy.org

(513) 557-7297