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(Miami-Dade County, FL) --
Saturday, June 27th was hot but it didn't rain; something Commissioner Joe A. Martinez was hoping for so that more county residents would be able to benefit from his 5th Annual Health & Safety Expo at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center's E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion on Coral Way and 109 Avenue. More than 2,000 county residents received free health check-ups for glucose, high blood pressure, HIV, hemoglobin, cholesterol, and much more. Hundreds of children also received free immunizations and the Epilepsy foundation gave out 700 helmets to promote bicycle safety.
In the past years, the expo garners approximately 2,000 attendees who receive medical exams and consultations from health care professionals representing the Miami-Dade County Health Department, Jackson Health System, Baptist Health South Florida, Borinquen Health Care Clinic, and Community Health of South Florida. This year that number surpassed to 2100 attendees who were able to visit the more than 100 exhibitors and service providers who offered services and medical care at the expo.
This year, representatives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida had information on the new Miami-Dade Blue medical insurance program, which Commissioner Martinez announced last month. The three-year pilot program offers comprehensive medical insurance at affordable monthly rates to Miami-Dade County residents who are struggling with the high cost of insurance and do not qualify for government health programs.
"Unfortunately, health care becomes a luxury for people who simply cannot afford regular doctor's visits," said Commissioner Martinez. "The Annual Health & Safety Expo allows residents to seek medical care and advice from professionals in our community and take the initiative in maintaining a healthy lifestyle."
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