Festival de la Primavera set for April 7

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The Festival de la Primavera (Health Fair) has been set for Sunday, April 7, beginning at noon at the Meadowview Community Health Center (13168 Meadowview Square) and lasting until 4 p.m.

This annual festival is hosted by Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems with the cooperation and help of VDH, Emory & Henry College, as well as many caring volunteers and is geared toward the Hispanic and Latino population within the area to receive needed health services. 

There will be medical and dental professionals on site. Spanish interpreters will be available at the event to assist with any needs of anyone with limited English.

The family-friendly event will be a walk-thru style with patients able to receive services, which include blood work, vaccines, health information, eye exams, and medical check-ups.

For more information, contact Migrant Health Coordinator, Colin Vickers, at 276-780-3614.