SAGINAW, Mich. — A free Latino Health & Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Thompson Middle School in Saginaw, offering health screenings, community resource information and educational sessions focused on end-of-life planning and doula services.
The event is set for noon to 3:30 p.m. at the school, 3021 Court St. Doors open at noon, followed by a welcome at 12:15 p.m. and programming beginning at 12:30 p.m., according to event materials provided to The Michigan Banner. The fair is open to the public.
The program is expected to include no-cost screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and blood glucose, along with community resource tables from local organizations. A presentation titled “End of Life in the Latino Community: What You Need to Know — Honoring Your Wishes” is scheduled to be led by Dr. Jennifer Romeu. Another portion of the event will highlight doula care, with breakout sessions planned during the afternoon.
The fair continues a pattern of Latino-focused public health outreach in Saginaw. Last year’s resource fair organized through BWell Saginaw and community partners centered on heart disease and stroke prevention, with free screenings and health education for residents. BWell Saginaw describes its broader work as focused on chronic disease, mental health and pregnancy and infant health in a county it says ranks among the least healthy in Michigan.
That outreach carries particular relevance in Saginaw County, where Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Federal health data also show high rates of hypertension among Hispanic adults, underscoring the value of free screenings and prevention-focused events in communities working to reduce chronic disease risks.
The event flyer lists community partners including BWell Saginaw, the Center for Child Justice, Child & Family Services of Saginaw, CMU Health Street Medicine, East Side Peace Center, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, MiGente, Premier Yoga & Wellness Studio, Saginaw County Health Department, Saginaw Public Schools, STRIVE and the MAC Center.
Organizers are also inviting vendors to participate. Event materials direct those seeking more information or vendor details to contact Catherine Martinez at 989-393-4231.
