The idea of a health fair was born out of the collaboration of Drs. David Wolf and Richard Jackson. After years of volunteer work at local clinics and abroad in Lima, Peru, they realized that there was a tremendous need among the homeless and medically underserved in Houston. Many people have high risk disease and must wait in long lines and in emergency rooms to obtain simple screening that would be better accomplished in a more relaxed and organized environment.

A screening and referral clinic came into being for that reason. Simple tests for vision, dental care, blood pressure, blood sugar, HIV, skin and foot care, cholesterol screening could be done in a more efficient time frame. With the collaboration of city services at the health fair, a referral to the appropriate agency can also be implemented.

Community Health Fair is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. It has become a supporting partner of the Emergency Aid Coalition, a faith based organization of 15 congregations, whose aim is to feed and clothe the underserved and homeless and provide books and backpacks for hundreds of school aged children. Using the resources of the Emergency Aid Coalition we can extend our provision of basic needs to support and enable self-sufficiency in the poorest people.

Many organizations and individuals have come together donating their time and expertise to help make this important event possible in order to bring these health services to focus on the underserved. They include nursing schools, high schools, hospitals, healthcare professions, and other members of our community.

Donations to community health fair are tax deductible and can be mailed to 5200 Pocahontas Bellaire, Texas 77401. An acknowledgement will follow in 1-2 weeks.