Diabetes Awareness Health Fair
Saturday, September 19, 2026. 10 AM - 1 PM
Westgate Community Center
10001 De Vargas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
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.
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.
Don't miss out on FREE grocery & gas gift cards. FREE local food and produce. FREE Mexican appetizers courtesy of La Planta. While supplies last!
FREE New Mexico United Soccer tickets while supplies last!
FREE health services available from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
The following health screenings will be provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico and UNM College of Pharmacy.
- Glucose testing
- Blood pressure
- Oxygen saturation
- Body mass index
- A1C testing
- Education will be provided about taking medications
The following vision screenings will be provided by the New Mexico Lions Clubs:
- Myopia (nearsightedness) Causes the eyes to focus incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred.
- Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Small levels of farsightedness are normal for young children but high levels can cause problems. left untreated, hyperopia can contribute to crossing of the eye or poor vision in each eye.
- Astigmatism- A condition in which the cornea has an abnormal curve, causing out-of-focus vision.
- Strabismus (deviated sights)
- Anisometropia- A condition in which the two eyes have unequal refractive power.
- Anisocoria- Slight differences in pupil sizes are found in healthy people. Unequal pupil sizes with a difference of more than 1.5 mm may be a sign of an eye, brain, blood vessel or nerve problem.
- Bring your current prescription for free glasses
The following dental services will be provided by Touro College:
• Dental screenings
• Oral cancer screenings
• Oral health instructions
• Dental education
All programs and services are available on a first come first serve basis FREE to the public.
Immunizations provided by Walmart
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
If you have insurance, please bring your card with you
- High Dose Flu (> 65 years old or immunocompromised)
- Flu (Available for all ages)
- Tetanus (Recommended every 10 years)
- Shingles (Recommended for everyone> 50 years old and/or with diabetes or asthma/COPD)
- Pneumonia (Recommended for everyone >50 and/or smoker, diabetic, or have asthma/COPD)
- Hepatitis B (Recommended for healthcare workers or diabetic patients)
- RSV (Recommended for >60 years old with any of the following: asthma/COPD/Cardiovascular Artery Disease/Congestive Heart Failure/Kidney Disorders/Liver Disorders/Diabetes/immunocompromised)
- New updated COVID (Recommended for 12 years and older needing updated booster)
- MMR (3 years and up, recommended now with outbreak)
Resource Village
30+ 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!
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Bring your child(ren) and youth to play soccer with the The Somos Unidos Foundation. Participants get free tickets to a New Mexico United Soccer game! While supplies last.
UNM Health Departments/Services attending
• CareLink NM
• Financial Assistance Department
• UNM Hospital Center for Diabetes and Nutrition Education
• UNM Hospital Talent Acquisition
• UNM Health Sciences Office of Community Health
• UNM Truman Health Services
• UNM Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Sponsors and Partners
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