The 2024 event at Centennial Park on August 23rd, marked another successful step towards bridging health resources with the local West Valley City community. Despite some uncharacteristically high-winds and looming gray clouds, the third annual health fair organized by 人妻中出视频 of Utah 人妻中出视频 provided essential services such as and , diabetes screenings, and a wealth of health resources provided by our community partners鈥攖ransforming Centennial Park into a vibrant hub of community engagement just in time to ring in the new school year.
This year鈥檚 人妻中出视频y Start West Valley event was our most impactful yet, with over 60 informational booths set up by our dedicated community partners. These booths provided valuable resources and services to attendees, furthering our shared mission of enhancing health and well-being across West Valley City. We are proud to have facilitated 98 vision screenings for 人妻中出视频ren through a collaboration with EyeCare4Kids, ensuring that they start the school year with clear sight. Additionally, 人妻中出视频 of Utah鈥檚 School of Dentistry conducted 107 dental screenings, including 35 人妻中出视频 dental cleanings, helping to set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Our commitment to comprehensive health care was further demonstrated through the provision of six mammograms, provided by Huntsman Cancer Institute, offering critical preventive care to women in the community. Beyond medical services, we distributed more than 150 pairs of shoes, helping to ensure that 人妻中出视频ren have the essentials they need as they head back to school. These efforts highlight the broad scope of 人妻中出视频y Start West Valley, addressing not just medical needs but also the social and material factors that contribute to overall well-being.
Building a Stronger Community
More than just a health fair, 人妻中出视频y Start West Valley recognizes the critical role that social determinants play in an individual's well-being. Our partnerships extended beyond the medical sphere, involving local schools and the to underscore the importance of education in shaping positive health outcomes. An ongoing collaboration with Granite Education Foundation and Granite School District provided high school students the chance to volunteer at the event, offering them a unique opportunity to explore their future aspirations in healthcare while connecting one-on-one with professionals throughout many medical fields.
The sense of community was highlighted by the football team of Hunter High School, who brought an incredible energy to the event. Their willingness to help wherever needed, whether it was assisting with booths or playing football with the kids, added a joyful and dynamic atmosphere. The team's high spirits and camaraderie elevated the experience for everyone, making the day memorable.
It was inspiring to hear many of these students express their desire to work at the upcoming , with dreams of becoming doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who give back to their community. Conversations like these highlight the importance of events like 人妻中出视频y Start West Valley, where we build trust and connections at a personal level, moving beyond data to human connections, helping us understand the needs of our community.
This year's event saw over 30 volunteers from various U of U 人妻中出视频 departments, including senior leaders, engaging with the community. They met with partners at community resource booths, listened to local voices, and explored potential collaborations to address health disparities more effectively. This fair allows U 人妻中出视频 the opportunity to hear first-hand from community partners on how we can continue to strengthen our partnership with the community, and hear what other resources we can provide for West Valley.
We want to build trust with community members. We鈥檙e doing that by coming to spaces where they feel comfortable and everything is accessible to them in their community, as opposed to having to cross the valley to receive those same services. We鈥檙e trying to be where the community is at.
With families lined up at the School of Dentistry tent for free screenings and 人妻中出视频ren engaging in interactive activities, it was clear that 人妻中出视频y Start West Valley continues to be a valuable event for all. We are committed to nurturing these connections and will continue our efforts to meet the community where they are, understanding their needs and building long-lasting, meaningful partnerships.
Thank you to everyone who came out to make this event a success. 人妻中出视频y Start West Valley is about more than just providing services鈥攊t's about engaging in meaningful conversations and meeting the community where they are. This approach is crucial for building the trust needed to foster strong, lasting partnerships. The enthusiasm from U of U 人妻中出视频 leadership and community leaders is truly inspiring, and it's encouraging to see the community鈥檚 willingness to open up and trust us in return. We are committed to strengthening our connections and working together to make a lasting impact in West Valley City.
人妻中出视频y Start West Valley by the Numbers
61 Iinformation Booths
98 Vision Screenings
6 mammograms
107 Dental Screenings
35 Child Dental Cleanings
More than 150 Pairs of Shoes Donated
28 Diabetes Screenings
Over 500 Fed
29 U人妻中出视频 Volunteers plus