Get free dental services, vaccines, health screenings, hayrides, games and more this weekend
PETERSBURG— This weekend, multiple health fairs and health screenings will be taking place in the city.
Petersburg has struggled with access to health care and ranks the least healthy in the state, including having the highest teen pregnancy rate in the state and a high rate of diabetes and HIV. Nationwide, 40% of adults with low income have untreated cavities, and health officials are worried about another surge of COVID during the winter months.
More:What makes a city healthy? Study puts Petersburg's 'health' at the bottom of the Va. list.
Due to the vulnerabilities in the community's health, two health fairs will be taking place this weekend in Petersburg that include dental services, vaccinations, and more free of charge. One will take place on Saturday and another one on Sunday.
Saturday screenings and services
WHAT: Dental services, vaccinations, screenings for blood pressure, cancer risk and diabetes, STI screenings and treatment, birth control prescriptions, and more free of charge. Hosted by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Virginia, Missions of Mercy, Color Health, Community Transformers, and Central Virginia Health Services.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 12 from 7 am – 5 pm
WHERE: Central Virginia Health Services, Petersburg location, 321C Poplar Drive Petersburg, VA 23805.
Sunday Harvest Health Festival
WHAT: A festival with screenings, vaccinations, hayrides, music, speakers, games, a petting zoo, and more.
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2p.m.- 5p.m.
WHERE: Petersburg Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803.
This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Petersburg hosts free dental and medical services this weekend
