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Wellness fair coming Wednesday in Las Vegas

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Pearson Community Center in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Mary Hynes Las Vegas Review-Journal

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A large wellness fair focusing on physical, mental and spiritual well-being — as well as activities for kids — is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pearson Community Center in Las Vegas.

“Wednesday Wellness Health Fair” will include blood-pressure checks and cholesterol screenings, as well as COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. There will be presentations and vendors.

The event, at 1625 West Carey Ave., will include a food truck sponsored by Desert Winds Hospital.

Reach in Now is sponsoring a DJ, balloon animals and face-painting. NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Southern Nevada is sponsoring coloring activities for kids. Molina Healthcare is sponsoring a magician.

Contact Mary Hynes at mhynes@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0336. Follow @MaryHynes1 on Twitter.

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