More than 700 Los Angeles County employees attended a health fair on Wednesday, March 30, where they were treated to free health screenings and received other information about staying healthy.The event, the first of four this year sponsored by the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources, was held at the DPSS offices near downtown Los Angeles.
Participants were screened for blood pressure, blood cholesterol, glucose levels and body mass index. Everyone received “Know Your Numbers” cards, which allowed them to compare the results of their screenings against national standards.If you missed the event, be sure to attend one of the next three, which will be held in other parts of Los Angeles County.
For more information, contact Harold Sterker by email or at (213) 248-1159.
To see more photos from the April 30 Wellness Fair, click here.
“It w
as a great opportunity for
LA County workers to ‘know their numbers.’ Knowing your numbers means getting on top of your health early on, which saves us all money in the long run.”
Harold Sterker,
LA County Public Health Educator
2011 LA County Wellness Fair Schedule
April 27, 2011
Public Social Services/
Public Works
349-B East Ave. K-6
Lancaster, CA 93535
Front Lawn
May 25, 2011
Health Services
5555 Ferguson Dr.
Commerce, CA 90022
Employee Parking Lot
October 5, 2011
Ranchos Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
7601 E. Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
Support Services Annex