April 22, 2008

VCU’s MCV Campus Student Government Association hosts Richmond community health fair

Nearly 250 volunteers were on hand to offer services to the hundreds of community members who attended

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Virginia Commonwealth University’s MCV Campus Student Government Association held its first community health fair on April 19, 2008. Student volunteers welcomed area residents who turned out for free health services, including blood pressure checks, cholesterol and diabetes screenings and dental services. Photo by Mike Porter, University Communications and Public Relations.
Virginia Commonwealth University’s MCV Campus Student Government Association held its first community health fair on April 19, 2008. Student volunteers welcomed area residents who turned out for free health services, including blood pressure checks, cholesterol and diabetes screenings and dental services. Photo by Mike Porter, University Communications and Public Relations.


Student volunteers look over a display at the health fair. Photo by Mike Porter, University Communications and Public Relations.
Student volunteers look over a display at the health fair. Photo by Mike Porter, University Communications and Public Relations.


The student-run fair also included a separate area for children, with health screenings, games and activities. Photo by Mike Porter, University Communications and Public Relations.
The student-run fair also included a separate area for children, with health screenings, games and activities. Photo by Mike Porter, University Communications and Public Relations.