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Local Health Events

Free screenings, community clinics, health fairs, and wellness workshops near you. Filter by city to find events in your area.

23 upcoming events

Boston

Free ScreeningFree

Free Blood Pressure & Diabetes Screening

Sun, Sep 20, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Roxbury Community Health Center

Walk-in blood pressure checks, A1C testing, and cholesterol screening. No appointment needed. Bilingual staff available …

Health FairFree

Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair

Sun, Oct 4, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Boston Medical Center — Menino Pavilion

Mammogram referrals, breast self-exam education, genetic counseling information, and survivor resources. Free tote bags …

WorkshopFree

Heart Health Workshop for Seniors

Sun, Sep 27, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Brigham and Women's Hospital — Shapiro Cardiovascular Center

Cardiologists discuss heart disease prevention, medication management, and lifestyle changes. Q&A session included. Ligh…

New York

Community ClinicFree

NYC Free Flu Shot Clinic

Tue, Sep 22, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Harlem Hospital Center

Free flu vaccinations for all ages. No insurance required. COVID-19 boosters also available while supplies last. Bring I…

WorkshopFree

Mental Health First Aid Training

Sun, Oct 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue

Full-day certification course teaching adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and su…

Free ScreeningFree

Prostate Cancer Awareness Screening

Sat, Sep 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Memorial Sloan Kettering — Outreach Van

Free PSA blood tests for men 40 and older. Results provided within two weeks. Referrals available for follow-up care.

New Haven

Health FairFree

Yale Community Health Fair

Sat, Oct 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Yale New Haven Hospital — Smilow Cancer Hospital

Free health screenings, nutrition counseling, fitness demonstrations, and information from over 30 Yale Medicine departm…

Support GroupFree

Diabetes Prevention Support Group

Thu, Sep 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fair Haven Community Health Care

Weekly support group for individuals with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Peer support, nutrition tips, and goal-setting…

Charlotte

Health FairFree

Charlotte Heart Walk & Health Expo

Sun, Oct 18, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Romare Bearden Park

Annual American Heart Association walk with free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and family activities. Regis…

Community ClinicFree

Free Childhood Immunization Clinic

Sat, Sep 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Atrium Health — Lincoln Medical Center

Free vaccines for children ages 0–18 who are uninsured or underinsured. All required school vaccines available. Bring im…

WorkshopFree

Women's Wellness Workshop

Fri, Oct 9, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

Evening workshop covering hormonal health, bone density, cardiovascular risk in women, and preventive screenings. Panel …

Philadelphia

Free ScreeningFree

Free Blood Pressure & Diabetes Screening

Sun, Sep 27, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers

Free blood pressure checks, A1C testing, and cholesterol screenings. Bilingual staff available. No appointment needed. R…

Health FairFree

West Philly Community Health Fair

Sun, Oct 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Clark Park

Annual community health fair with free screenings, mental health resources, nutrition education, and local health organi…

Baltimore

Free ScreeningFree

Johns Hopkins Free Cancer Screening Day

Sun, Oct 4, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johns Hopkins Hospital — Outreach Tent

Free colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured Baltimore residents. Appointments…

WorkshopFree

Baltimore HIV Testing & Prevention Workshop

Wed, Sep 30, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Chase Brexton Health Care

Free rapid HIV testing, PrEP information, and harm reduction resources. Confidential and affirming environment. Light re…

Atlanta

Health FairFree

Grady Health Community Wellness Fair

Sat, Oct 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grady Memorial Hospital — Atrium

Free health screenings, mental health resources, dental checks, and community organization tables. Serving Atlanta's und…

WorkshopFree

Morehouse Maternal Health Workshop

Thu, Oct 8, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Morehouse School of Medicine

Workshop on maternal health disparities, birth planning, and navigating the healthcare system during pregnancy. Doula re…

Chicago

Community ClinicFree

South Side Free Diabetes Clinic

Mon, Sep 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sinai Community Institute

Free A1C testing, blood pressure checks, and diabetes management counseling for Chicago South Side residents. Bilingual …

Health FairFree

Chicago Mental Health Resource Fair

Wed, Oct 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chicago Cultural Center

Connect with mental health providers, crisis services, and community support organizations. Free screenings for depressi…

Detroit

Free ScreeningFree

Henry Ford Free Asthma Screening

Fri, Oct 2, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Henry Ford Hospital — Community Outreach

Free lung function testing and asthma management resources for Detroit residents. Environmental health information and r…

Newark

WorkshopFree

Newark Asthma & Air Quality Workshop

Tue, Oct 6, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Newark Community Health Centers

Learn about Newark's air quality challenges and how to manage asthma at home. Free inhaler technique checks and peak flo…

Washington DC

Free ScreeningFree

DC Ward 8 Free Health Screening Day

Sat, Oct 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Congress Heights Community Training & Development Corp

Free blood pressure, cholesterol, HIV, and diabetes screenings for Ward 8 residents. Referrals to Unity Health Care for …

Houston

Health FairFree

Houston Texas Medical Center Health Fair

Fri, Oct 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Harris Health System — Ben Taub Hospital

Free health screenings, immunizations, dental checks, and community health resources. Serving uninsured and underinsured…

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