Join us at Gateway Community Health Center for our annual Back to School Health Fair in celebration of National Health Center Week!
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 1515 Pappas St., Laredo, TX 78041
💸 Cost: FREE & Open to the Public!
🎒 FREE backpacks with school supplies will be given to students ages 4 years and up while supplies last. Student must be present.
🩺 Services Available:
✅ Back to School Vaccines (Please bring your vaccine card)
✅ Dental Screenings
✅ Blood Pressure Checks
✅ Health Education
✅ Community Resources & Information
🎉 Let’s get our students ready for a healthy and successful school year!
💬 A message from Gateway CEO, Elmo Lopez Jr.:
“Every child deserves to start the school year off healthy and strong. This event is our way of supporting families and empowering our youth with the tools they need to thrive in school and beyond.”
🙏 Thank you to our partners and sponsors:
Driscoll Health Plan • Golden Outlook • Webb County Constable Pct 1 , Guadalupe Gomez• Laredo Fire Department • Laredo Police Department • City of Laredo Health Department • Ventanilla de Salud • South Texas Promotores
❓FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who can attend the event?
A: The event is free and open to the public, especially families with school-aged children.
Q: Are the backpacks really free?
A: Yes! Backpacks filled with school supplies are provided free of charge to children ages 4 and up, while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack.
Q: What documents should I bring for vaccines?
A: Please bring your child’s vaccine card to help us provide the correct immunizations.
Q: Do I need to make an appointment?
A: No appointments needed—walk-ins are welcome!
Q: Can I bring more than one child?
A: Absolutely! Bring the whole family. We’ll do our best to serve as many children as possible while supplies and time allow.
Q: Will there be health services for adults too?
A: Yes! Blood pressure checks, health education, and community resources will also be available for adults.
✅ Mark your calendars, invite your friends and neighbors, and help us spread the word! Let’s make this school year the healthiest one yet! 💙
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