The Center For Employment Training - EL Centro Division, hosted its 3rd annual Health Fair on September 28th, 2004. Johnny Rodriguez, CET Recruiter, and Jose Valle of Pioneers Health Centers coordinated this important event. "It grows each time we host it" said Andrew Rivera, Retail Instructor. The Retail class at CET hosts the event in its warehouse and patio. The agencies in attendance were: Pioneers Health Center, Calexico Health Center, Imperial Valley Blood Service of San Diego Blood Bank, SURE Helpline Center, Center for Family Solutions, El Centro Regional Medical Center-Health on Wheels, Imperial Valley Health Department. Dr. Jose Penilla, DDS, Think First Imperial Valley - Spinal Cord Injury information, March of Dimes, Clinicas de Salud de Pueblo, Diabetic Education Center. The Cyber Caf', a local restaurant, provided food and drinks for all in attendance.
 Over 240 students participated. "The event was a great success" said Jose Valle. Eighty-eight people were enrolled into the Family Pack, a reproductive Health Care program. Fifty two Hepatitis B Vaccines were given; 11 Breast Exams were performed; 36 Chlamydia and Gonorrhea tests were given. In addition, twenty-eight confidential HIV tests were performed; and, one hundred dental checks were given. Also, over 10 units of blood were donated. Many more signed up to donate but were not eligible. Most participants received a diabetes exam. Johnny Rodriguez said "The outcomes were very impressive and we will continue to do this every year."
"EL Centro CET understands the importance of providing health information to its students," stated CET staff member, Elvira Anaya. "The fact that we can bring some of the services directly to the students is a great opportunity. Many of these students would not otherwise have access to these services if it were not for the Health fair."
Written by Elvira Anaya, CET El Centro
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