Community Health & Wellness Fair
Free health screenings, flu shots, mental-health resources and one-on-one time with Bangladeshi-American doctors and nurses, all in one place.
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
- Venue
- Devon Avenue Community Center2600 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
- Tickets
- Free300 of 300 spots left
About this event
Good health is the foundation of a strong community. Together with volunteer physicians, nurses and pharmacists from our community, BAC is hosting a free wellness fair focused on the health concerns most common among South Asian families.
Free services
- Blood pressure, blood glucose and BMI screening
- Cholesterol finger-stick tests (first 150 guests)
- Seasonal flu shots provided by a licensed pharmacy partner
- Vision checks and dental hygiene kits for children
- Private consultations with doctors, in Bangla or English
Talks & workshops
- 11:00 AM – Heart health and diabetes prevention in South Asian communities
- 12:30 PM – Mental health is health: recognizing stress and depression
- 1:45 PM – Navigating Medicare, Medicaid and the insurance marketplace
Healthy food
A nutritionist will run a cooking demo showing lighter versions of everyday Bengali dishes, with free tastings and printed recipes to take home.
All results are confidential and shared only with you. Screenings do not replace care from your regular doctor.
Devon Avenue Community Center
2600 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Volunteer at this event
Volunteers make every BAC event possible. Apply below and our team will confirm your role and tasks by email. Volunteers who take part receive a participation certificate.
Licensed medical volunteer
Physicians, nurses and pharmacists to run screenings. License verification required.
10 spot(s) open
Bangla interpreter
Help guests communicate with providers.
4 spot(s) open
Guest flow & setup
Set up stations, guide guests and manage the waiting line.
8 spot(s) open
Tickets
Free