Santa Maria’s Free Health Fair at ARCO Cincy

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its Fall Health Fair. The Free Health Fair will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at an all-new venue, ARCO Cincy located at 3301 Price Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Bilingual volunteers will be on hand to provide free translation services for Spanish-speaking participants.

The Fall Health Fair is a free event open to the public and will provide attendees with a wide range of health and wellness resources. The fair will feature more than 25 local organizations and vendors, offering free health screenings, educational materials, and fun activities for all ages including trick-or-treating and surprises. Attendees can also receive nutrition, mental health, and financial wellness information.

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). The Health Fair will also include free food distribution, thanks to a partnership with the Freestore Foodbank, and a free hot meal to enjoy at the event courtesy of Jorge’s Tacos.

“Our Fall 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 ARCO Cincy. Santa Maria would like to thank the following 2023 event sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor: Nehemiah Manufacturing;

Corporate Sponsors: Fifth Third Bank, Molina Healthcare and Western & Southern Financial Group;

Impact Sponsors: Cincinnati Children’s, First Financial Bank, Interact for Health, Model Group, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, and Warsaw Federal;

Supporting Sponsor: AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, Community Action Agency of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, DJJ (The David J. Joseph Company), and PNC Bank;

Community Sponsors: DePaul Cristo Rey High School, Elder High School, 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, Cincy Cinco, PreventionFIRST! and Stoked.

“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                                                             October 10, 2023

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.

Christy.Cauley@SantaMaria-Cincy.org

(513) 557-7297