East Side Market Days Add Free Blood Pressure and Health Screenings
Health partners are pairing screenings with fresh food access events.
Meeting people where they are
Health organizations are offering basic screenings alongside market days to make preventive care easier to access. Organizers say pairing services helps reduce barriers for families juggling multiple responsibilities.
Screenings are optional and confidential.
Services offered
- Blood pressure checks
- Nutrition counseling sign-ups
- Referrals to local clinics
Partners say the goal is to connect healthy food and healthy routines in the same place.