As part of UNM Hospital’s ongoing commitment to promoting health and wellness in our community, we are excited to announce our upcoming Healthy Living and Diabetes Awareness Fair.

If you or someone you love has diabetes or prediabetes don’t miss this event! It’s a step towards empowering yourself with knowledge and resources to live a healthier, fuller life.

Health Screenings and Services (18 and Over)

10:00 – 2:00 PM

Blood pressure

A1C

Blood glucose and cholesterol

Body mass index

Vision screenings by the New Mexico Lions Clubs

Prescription management

Glucometer use education

FREE Immunization ages 12 and older

Covid Boosters Age 12+

Haemophilus b (HIB)

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Meningitis

Tdap

Screenings and services provided by UNM College of Pharmacy and BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico.

Classes

10:15 – 11:00 - Mindset and Motivation: Tools for Long Term Behavior Change

provided by the NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office

11:15 - 2:00 Flavorful Roots: A Cooking Demo Celebrating Hispanic, Native American, and African American/Black foods provided by NMSU Diabetes MAPP

11:15 - Black/African American Cooking Demonstration

12:15 - Native American Cooking Demonstration

1:15 - Hispanic Cooking Demonstration

Fitness

Running Medicine (Walk-a-thon 10 am to 1 pm)

Resource Village

40 organizations providing resources and education

Care Coordination services for children and adults with Medicaid

Diabetes education

Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet

Food pantry resources

Health education

Support with Medicaid and Medicare enrollment

Much more!

Kids!

10 AM - 2 PM

Face painting

Arts & Crafts

Fun health games

In attendance the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Bear

Other

Visit all the booths and attend one class to be able to get:

Food boxes*

Glucose monitors and test strips*

Resources and giveaway items!

*These items will be provided at the top of each hour between 10am and 2pm on a first come first serve basis.