The sixth annual Latina Health Fair will be held on May 17, 2008, at North Seattle Community College. "We expect over 500 Latinas and their families will receive free medical exams and preventive screenings, individualized health report cards, and referrals for care," said Director Giselle Zapata-Garcia of the Washington Health Foundation.

The Latina Health Fair is a highly successful community outreach program of the Washington Health Foundation’s Community Health Access Program (CHAP), and an integral part of the Campaign to make Washington the Healthiest State in the Nation. The primary purpose of the Latina Health Fair is to make progress toward the elimination of health disparities.

The Latina Health Fair is a ten-month project, involving hundreds of volunteers and over fifty organizations in the Puget Sound region. Volunteers and other support is welcomed. Contact Zapata-Garcia at 206-284-5291 or by email at GiselleZ@whf.org