Health fair for migrants set A Migrant Health Fair will be held on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby of Reeves County Hospital. The health fair is sponsored by the Texas Department of Health, Reeves County Hospital and the Pecos Housing Authority. TDH is spearheading the health fair in an effort to provide testing and screenings to migrant workers. Migrant workers, because of the type of work they do, rarely have an opportunity to take advantage of health education or health screenings. It is usually only in crisis situations that the adults seek medical attention.
Testing provided by the hospital includes cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressures.
A display exhibit from the American Heart Association will be set up offering heart health literature in Spanish. The information covers a broad range of heart health topics such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise, heart healthy cooking and the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke. Testing provided by the TDH includes tuberculosis testing, HIV testing, Syphilis testing and dental screenings. Other screenings include skin cancer screenings and breast health information. If anyone would like to volunteer or assist in any way, we would appreciate your help.