Free Cancer & Chronic Disease Prevention Fair Hits Bloomfield Community Center

Mark your calendars. On Tuesday, July 21, the West Hartford‑Bloomfield Health District, together with Bloomfield Senior Services, will throw open the doors of the Bloomfield Community Center for a free Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Fair.

The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, and—best of all—it’s open to anyone who walks in. No RSVP, no fee, just a chance to take a quick look at your health and pick up some useful information.

What’s on offer? Plenty, actually. You can roll up your sleeve for a blood‑pressure screening, let a professional check your oral health for signs of cancer, or even enjoy a brief hand massage to loosen those nerves. For women who need a mammogram, a Hartford HealthCare mobile van will be parked on site. Appointments are required, so be sure to call 860‑561‑7901 to lock in a slot.

If you’re curious about HIV or hepatitis C, rapid testing will be available on the spot—fast results, no hassle. And yes, they’ll also do oral cancer screenings, because catching something early can make all the difference.

Beyond the quick checks, a whole slew of community organizations will have tables stacked with flyers, giveaways, and conversations about lung health, heart health, diabetes prevention, dementia, pancreatic cancer, mental health, HUSKY Health, and more. It’s a mini‑expo of resources, all under one roof.

The mobile mammography van will serve both insured and uninsured folks, as well as those with high‑deductible plans. In short, the district wants to make sure cost isn’t a barrier to getting that crucial breast‑cancer screen.

Partner groups ranging from Oak Street Health and the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute to the Alzheimer’s Association, NAMI Connecticut, and the Arthritis Foundation are all pitching in. Even local dental and prescription services will be there, so you can ask about anything from a routine cleaning to a new medication.

Got questions? You can reach the health district at 860‑561‑7900 or swing by their office at 580 Cottage Grove Road, Suite 100, Bloomfield. Whether you’re after a specific test or just want to browse the information tables, there’s something for everyone.

So, if you’re in West Hartford, Bloomfield, or the surrounding towns, consider this a friendly reminder to take a few hours for yourself. Your health could thank you later.