Below is a schedule of Omaha-area Bi-National Health Week events being held in the metro area today.
Bi-National Health Week spotlights the culture and health needs of the Hispanic population. It began as a partnership between California and Mexico 17 years ago. It has now expanded into 24 states, including Nebraska.
UNMC is co-sponsoring Omaha-area activities, which run Oct. 15-20.
Friday, Oct. 19
Nebraska AIDS Project — 5 to 10 p.m., RESPECT Clinic-SONA Building, 139 S. 40th St., free STD and HIV screenings with 20 minute results
Saturday, Oct. 20
Community Health Fair — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Omaha Metropolitan Community College-South Campus Conference Center, ITC Building, 2909 Edward “Babe” Gomez Ave. The event will feature food, children’s activities, entertainment and giveaways. There also will be free health screenings such as adult and pediatric vision tests, blood pressure checks, adult and pediatric oral health screenings, breast exams, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings, body mass index tests, lead checks for children younger than 7, prostate checks and carbon dioxide screenings for smokers. Breast health education information and colorectal take-home kits also will be available.