Health Fair Expos Slated All Over Southland

Health Fair Expo, a yearly program offering free health screenings throughout Southern California, will be held at nearly 100 Southland locations from April 12 to 21.

From 70,000 to 80,000 people are expected to request screenings, and 100,000 are expected to attend the expo.

The screenings involve testing for height, weight, blood pressure, anemia, vision acuity, glaucoma, hearing, dental health, lung capacity and flexibility. Orthopedic exams--covering the neck, back, feet and testing for scoliosis--will be provided, and free immunizations will be available.

The expo will also offer a blood test for $10, which includes screening for diabetes, cholesterol, kidney disease, liver disease and gout. At some locations, free health screening for children over 3 years of age will be provided.

Sponsored by the American Red Cross, KNBC, Chevron USA and the Hospital Council of Southern California, the expo will be held at the following Orange County locations: Stanton Boys and Girls Club at 11050 Cedar St., April 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mission Viejo Mall at 27000 Crown Valley Parkway, April 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Anaheim General Hospital at 3350 W. Ball Road, April 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Anaheim Plaza at 505 N. Euclid Ave., April 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also: The Courtyard at Irvine Boulevard and Holt Avenue in Tustin, April 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; South Coast Medical Center at 31872 Pacific Coast Highway in South Laguna, April 20, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Irvine Home and Garden Center at Culver Drive and Irvine Center Drive, April 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and La Habra Senior Center at 165 E. La Habra Blvd., April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.