The 6th Annual Glendale Health Festival 2015

The 6th Annual Glendale Health Festival is continuing its mission to build a healthier community on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the Civic Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public, offering health screenings, music, entertainment, and food. Representatives from area hospitals and universities will be conducting free training and demonstrations on CPR and first aid, and free samples will be given away to participants.

The festival features a simulated doctor’s office, complete with a triage area, and is staffed with healthcare professionals from various disciplines such as Family Practitioners, Cardiologists, Neurologists, Pediatricians, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, Dentists, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Gynecologists, Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioners, and Nursing Professionals. Some of the many free services being offered at this year’s event include the following:

• Flu Shots
• Eye Screenings and Exams
• Dental Evaluations
• Cancer Screenings
• Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Blood Glucose Screenings
• Information on preventive care, the latest developments in healthcare technology and research, and insurance

The festival is a service provided by the Armenian American Medical Society (AAMS) in collaboration with the City of Glendale. Glendale Community Services and Parks Department, the Offices of State Senator Carol Liu and Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Northwest Glendale Lions Club, the Armenian American Nurses Association, the Armenian American Mental Health Association, Glendale Healthy Kids, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and the University of Southern California Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Free transportation from selected area locations and ample parking are available on the day of the festival. Healthy lunches and snacks will be available as well as free live performances by local artists and activities for kids and families. For more information visit the event website at GlendaleHealthFestival.com or contact the AAMS at (818) 980-7777.