Thousands of Green Valley residents and visitors flocked to the 23rd annual KGVY Senior Boomer Fair today at Desert Hills Lutheran Church.
Hosted by KGVY Radio, the event brought together over fifty vendors, nonprofits and volunteer organizations, with a special focus on promoting health and wellness among older adults.
The Boomer Fair, one of the most popular events in the Green Valley area, offered free health screenings and vital resources, underscoring the importance of preventative care and community support.
“Boomer Fair is all about, to me, above everything, health,” said KGVY Radio host Guy Atchley. “All kinds of free screenings, including vision, skin cancer, blood pressure, and so much more.”
With health as the cornerstone of the fair, organizations, such as the Community Health Center, offered a range of essential services, including blood pressure checks, glucose testing and diabetic foot exams.
“It’s going to eliminate more visits to the ER,” Edilia Quiroz, outreach manager at the United Community Health Center, explained of the medical tests. “We just want to be part of the community and represent what we’re doing.”