Loma Linda University's Annual Health Fair Draws Hundreds

Hundreds of people from all over the region descended on Loma Linda University’s Drayson Center for a chance to receive free medical services.

The annual health fair offered flu shots anyone age 3 and older, and services that included blood pressure, dental, vision, hearing and glucose screening.

The flu shot station had an area for adults and one that catered to helping children ease through the trauma of getting a scary shot in the arm.

Families received “passports,” which they took to the several booths to receive stamps. Those who filled the passport received a children’s backpack filled with gifts.

San Bernardino County has the highest number of uninsured residents in California, according to a number of agencies. A report released last year by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, District 41 -- represented by Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands) -- has some 95,000 uninsured residents. According to the California Nurses Association, District 43 -- represented by Rep. Joe Baca (D-Rialto) -- has just under 194,000.