Walgreens, known as a trusted health and wellness hub in Puerto Rico, is uniting the San Juan community with its inaugural community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad.” This event aims to provide health-related education, screenings, and vaccinations. Notably, blood pressure screenings will be offered, addressing a concern highlighted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, which indicates that over 40% of surveyed individuals in Puerto Rico have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, the fair will be held at the parking lot of the Walgreens store in Montehiedra – 9400 Ave. Los Romeros, San Juan, PR 00926. Beyond health and wellness services, attendees can expect onsite entertainment, appearances by special local and national guests, as well as family-friendly activities and giveaways. Distinguished speakers such as Puerto Rico senator Nitza Moran Trinidad and Walgreens chief customer officer Tracey Brown will also grace the event with their remarks.
The fair will offer various screenings, tests, and services on a first-come, first-served basis:
- Health Education: The American Heart Association will conduct CPR hands-only demonstrations and provide heart-health education. Additionally, the Centros Sor Isolina Ferré will offer insights into their services for children with special needs.
- HIV Testing: Free HIV tests will be facilitated by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.
- Hypertension: Walgreens pharmacists will provide complimentary blood pressure screenings.
- Immunizations: Routine vaccinations including shingles, pneumococcal, hepatitis A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human papillomavirus infection (HPV), and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) will be administered by Walgreens pharmacists.
- Prenatal Care & Maternal Health: Expectant mothers will receive free prenatal vitamins and nutrition education information from Vitamin Angels.
- Walgreens Beauty and Wellness Consultants: Onsite experts will offer guidance and education on the latest beauty trends and innovations, featuring beloved community brands like La Roche-Posay.
