Diabetes Awareness Health Fair 

vendors at tables from 2024 Resource village

Saturday, May 3, 2025. 10 AM - 2 PM 

Alamosa Community Center (6900 Gonzales Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121


Description:

We are bringing health and wellness to you! Come out to our Diabetes Awareness Health Fair — a FREE community event focused on education, prevention, and care. 

As part of UNM Hospital’s ongoing commitment to promoting health and wellness in our community, we are excited to announce our second annual Diabetes Awareness Health Fair.  

If you or someone you love has diabetes or prediabetes don’t miss this event! It’s a step towards empowering yourself with knowledge and resources to live a healthier, fuller life. 

Free health screenings and services (18 and over)

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

  • Blood glucose and cholesterol 
  • A1C test
  • Blood pressure and pulse
  • Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) Levels
  • Prescription management - bring your medications and talk to one of our pharmacists
  • Glucometer use education
  • Vision screenings by the Casey Optical and New Mexico Lions Clubs


All programs and services are available on a first come first serve basis FREE to the public

Screenings and services provided by UNM College of Pharmacy, and BlueCross BlueShield.  All programs and services are available on a first come first serve basis

the Blue Cross Blue Shield care van in front of a hill on a sunny afternoon

Resource Village 

40+ organizations providing resources and education  

  • Diabetes resources, education, and information 
  • Food programs and eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet 
  • Health education for children and adults 
  • Support with Medicaid and Medicare enrollment 
  • Care Coordination services for children and adults with Medicaid 
  • New Mexico WIC & Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
  • Water Utility Resources 
  • Giveaways and much more! 

Kids! 


10 AM - 2 PM 
  • Board games  
  • Face painting   
  • Arts & Crafts  

UNM Health Departments/Services attending

UNM Hospital:

  • Financial Assistance Department
  • CareLink NM
  • Maternity and Family Planning
  • Native American Health Services
  • Stroke and Heart Failure Program
  • UNM Health Sciences Office of Community Health
  • UNM Truman Health Services 

Food Trucks

Taqueria Azteca

The Rezzy House food truck with its lights on at dusk

Sponsors and Partners

 

Resource Village

Be Well NM Logo Carelink Logo Casa Forteleza Logo UNM College of Pharmacy Logo Casey Optical Logo St. Josephs Children CommonSpirit Logo Double Up Foodbucks NM Logo Goodwill of NM Logo Hipo Campo logo iCare Campaign - Medicare Logo ISMHealth.net Logo Kidsight program logo La Planta Logo Prosa Institute Logo Nevro Logo NM Health Logo Sacred Patterns Accupuncture logo UNM CTSC logo UNM NFP logoUNM College of Pharmacy Logo Walmart Health and Wellness logo NM WIC Farmers Market Program logo UNM Truman Health logo Rio Grand Food Project Logo