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You are invited to attend a Community Health Care Day spear headed by the San Pedro Lions Club, Belize, Belize Red Cross - San Pedro. In collaboration with the San Pedro Town Council.

Date: Friday June 4th, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Place: Saca Chispas Field

Stop by to learn general information about good health and preventative medicine and meet various NGO's within our community to learn more about their work, they will also be offering free screenings and assessments - blood pressure, HIV, Glucose and much more- that can detect a problem and get attendees on a track to a healthier self!

Health and Care Day held in San Pedro

On Friday, June 4th San Pedro Town celebrated Health and Care Day with a fair from 10AM to 4PM at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre sporting complex. The event was the joint efforts of the San Pedro Town Council, San Pedro Lions Club, and the Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch. The Health and Care Day fair aimed to inform the community about the different health services available. Educational booths included sharing information on good health, preventative medicine, first aid, and emergency services. Other services available included financial consultancy, massage therapy, self-defence, and yoga sessions.

There were also booths providing information on dental health, mental health, sexually transmitted diseases, vaccines (COVID-19), and women's health. In addition, visitors could also learn about fitness, gender-based violence, nutrition, and self-care. The community fair also included free screenings and assessments on the following tests for blood pressure, HIV testing, glucose, and urinalysis.

Click here to read the rest of the article in the San Pedro Sun

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