UT Health San Antonio’s substance use treatment initiative, Be Well Texas, will be hosting its second annual community wellness fair in San Antonio. The event, which is free to attend, will provide a variety of wellness activities, services, and resources to educate and inform the community. State Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Campos, from District 119, will be the featured guest speaker at the event.
The community wellness fair will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mission County Park 1, located at 6030 Padre Drive in San Antonio. The schedule for the event includes a welcome ceremony by Jennifer Sharpe Potter, a guest speech by State Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Campos, Zumba and HIIT workout sessions, group meditation, and door prizes.
Local community and wellness organizations will provide all-day activities at the event. Pet therapy by Therapy Animals of San Antonio will be available as well as food distribution by the San Antonio Food Bank. Overdose reversal training and naloxone distribution will also be provided along with hygiene kit distribution. Free medical screenings will also be available including substance use screenings by Be Well Texas, wellness health checks by UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, vision screenings by Lions Sight Research Foundation, HIV and STI testing by Alamo Area Resource Center and diabetic screenings by District 2-A2 Lions Clubs.
For more information about the event visit the KSAT website.
