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A quartet of University of North Georgia (´óÏó´«Ã½) academic departments are partnering to offer the second annual Bilingual Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon March 30 in the Hugh Mills Physical Education Complex at ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Gainesville Campus.  

The goal of the fair is to provide health screenings, health promotion, and wellness resources to the underserved populations in Gainesville. The fair has a focus on the Latinx population, but all underserved community members are welcome. 

"The community response to the event last year was positive. Attendees appreciated the opportunity to access bilingual health resources in a welcoming environment," Maria Jose Maguire, a faculty member of Spanish, said. "The participants found the event informative and beneficial for their health and well-being. Feedback from community members indicated a desire for the event to continue in the future, highlighting its importance and impact on the local community." 

This health fair will provide learning opportunities in community health for students in the counseling, modern languages, nursing, and