Riverside County Announces Free Health Expo

From the County of Riverside: The public is invited to Riverside University Health System’s free celebration of its community-based health clinics. The celebration coincides with National Health Center Week, which recognizes the vital role community health centers play in the national healthcare system. For more than 50 years, community health centers across the country have delivered comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The 10 community health centers operated by RUHS throughout Riverside County deliver nearly 130,000 patient visits annually. Nationwide, community health centers serve more than 25 million Americans a year.

What: Annual RUHS Community Health Expo

Health screenings, resources and fun activities:

• Blood Pressure Screening
• Body Mass Index Screening
• A1C / Glucose Screening
• Immunizations

Where: Don Schroeder Rubidoux Family Care Center, 5256 Mission Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92509

When: Tuesday, August 15; Opening remarks at 10 a.m., activities go until 2 p.m.

Speakers:

• Congressman Mark Takano, 41st District
• Peter Lee, M.D. Medical Director Rubidoux Clinic

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