Free Health Screenings: The Sixth Annual Health & Fitness Expo

NBC4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 will hold their sixth annual Health & Fitness Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th from 10AM to 5PM. Thousands of Southern California residents will visit the Los Angeles Convention Center’s South Hall K during the two-day event, which is FREE to the public. The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 South Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles.

The Health & Fitness Expo will be filled with free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar/glucose, cholesterol, lung function, kidney disease assessment, renal disease, vision and HIV Testing. The Expo will also feature an American Red Cross Blood drive and a number of fun family activities including virtual golf, rock wall climbing, soccer kick, baseball speed pitch, healthy cooking and dance demonstrations the entire weekend. A variety of leading health-based companies and experts will be in attendance at the Expo to provide the latest information on a wide range of health issues from heart disease to weight loss and nutrition. 

Additionally, the expo will feature a full schedule of activities, exhibitions and seminars on two different stages - the demonstration and cooking stages. This year’s Health & Fitness Expo will also feature a Green Pavilion. There will also be appearances by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 talent, including Dr. Bruce Hensel, NBC4’s Health, Medical & Science Editor/Reporter and Green is Universal Reporter Pablo Pereira. On Sunday, April 19th, Caso Cerrado Host Dra. Ana Maria Polo will be on-hand to meet Expo guests, sign autographs and share her testimony as a breast cancer survivor.

 

Saturday Schedule of Events/Horario de Eventos del Sabado
Please note: All information is current of March 27th 2009. Toda la informacion ses vigente desde el 27 de Marzo del 2009.
Click here for a floor plan of events.

Saturday April 18, 2009

Demonstration Stage Booth 126

11:00am
What Inspires You?
Shad Ireland

11:30am
Monica Montes, Nutritionist
McDonald’s

12:00pm
Square, Round & Line Dance Clubs
B’N’B International

12:30pm
NBC Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Bruce Hensel

1:00pm
Xtreme Step Performance
Izett’s Xtreme Step

1:30pm-
The Ole Skool Crew Dance Company Inc
LA Sparks

2:00pm
Very Healthy Environment, Berry Healthy You!
Hillary Jiler from Green Home & Family Magazine
Brought to you by California Strawberry Festival

2:30pm
Chinese Martial Arts & Acrobats
Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School

3:00pm
Ballet Folklorico Popurri
Yolanda Portillo, Director of Ballet Folklorico Popurri

Healthy Cooking Stage Booth 849
Sponsored by Disneyland Resorts

11:00am
American Heart Association

12:00pm
Fresh Citrus Pico de Gallo Salsa, Green Tomato Salsa with Avocado and Fresh Fruit Chili Salsa
Jesse Tiscareno, Disneyland Resort Chef
"Add Low Calorie Flavor to Any Meal"

1:00pm
Fresh Citrus Pico de Gallo Salsa, Green Tomato Salsa with Avocado and Fresh Fruit Chili Salsa
Jesse Tiscareno, Disneyland Resort Chef
"Add Low Calorie Flavor to Any Meal"

2:00pm
Fresh Citrus Pico de Gallo Salsa, Green Tomato Salsa with Avocado and Fresh Fruit Chili Salsa
Jesse Tiscareno, Disneyland Resort Chef
"Add Low Calorie Flavor to Any Meal"

3:00pm
American Heart Association