HOUSTON –Congressman Al Green (TX-9), in conjunction with Community Health Choice and Houston Community College, invites the general public to Green Light to Healthy Living, a free, community health fair taking place on Saturday, November 4, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Houston Community College West Loop campus, 5601 West Loop South. The event offers valuable information and a variety of screenings designed to help ensure your family’s health, including:

• Free blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol check, and dental exams
• Children’s immunizations (please bring child’s shot record)
• Health information about diabetes, asthma, cancer, and more
• CHIP and Medicaid applications
• Free prizes and giveaways!

“Access to healthcare is of the utmost importance not only to the 9th Congressional District, but to all people in the Greater Houston area as well,” Congressman Green said.  “Additionally, information will be provided for other health care issues that are found predominantly in minority communities, including stroke, hypertension, and heart disease.”