Community health event supports farmworkers in Imperial Valley
Adrik Vargas
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – Farmworkers and community members in the Imperial Valley were invited to attend a free health information event later this week.
Comité de Acción del Valle Inc. hosted a community health talk called “Voices of Health & Well-Being Without Borders” on Friday, January 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event took place at the Lions Recreation Center in Brawley.
Organizers say the event is designed to share important health information for agricultural workers and their families.
Topics will include pesticide-related lung diseases, common vision problems, work-related injuries, orthopedic conditions, physical therapy, and obesity-related health concerns.
Comité de Acción del Valle says farmworker health is closely tied to the overall well-being of the community and hopes the event will help connect people with useful information and resources.
The event was free and open to the public.