27 August 2011 - L.A. DERBY DOLLS PARTNERS WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ERIC GARCETTI’S OFFICE AND ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
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L.A. DERBY DOLLS PARTNERS WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ERIC GARCETTI’S OFFICE AND ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
L.A. Derby Dolls, Council Office CD13 and St. Vincent’s Hospital Host Their Third Annual Free Health Fair to Help Cultivate Healthy Life Styles for Angelenos in the Central East Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles- The L.A. Derby Dolls, Southern California’s premiere, all-female, banked track roller derby league, in partnership with Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti’s office and St. Vincent’s Hospital, responds to the nationwide healthcare crisis by hosting their third annual Free Health Fair on August 27, 2011 at 1910 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026.
The health fair will offer residents traditional and holistic medical services and information. Services will include health screenings; eye exams, dental exams, pulmonary screenings, mammograms, STD testing, as well as Medi-Cal enrollment assistance, massage therapy, and alternative health workshops. Nutrition and disease prevention information such as pamphlets and brochures will also be available. Free food and drink will be provided. Services will be provided by St. Vincent’s Hospital, The American Cancer Society, Western Dental, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry, Planned Parenthood, Jules Stein Mobile Eye Clinic and more.
The Health Fair reinforces the L.A. Derby Dolls’ commitment to provide comprehensive services tailored to the needs of its community. More than 500 residents are expected to attend.
The L.A. Derby Dolls have worked with the Human Rights Campaign, Children of the Night, Big Sunday, AIDS Project LA and Children’s Hospital and American Diabetes Association. In 2009, the L.A. Derby Dolls were honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association (an honor that puts the Dolls in the company of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Magic Johnson). For more information about the Health Fair and the L.A. Derby Dolls please visit www.derbydolls.com/la.
About the L.A. Derby Dolls:
Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women's banked track, quad skating, roller derby league. Within the league, five fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Swarm, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself ethos of modern women’s roller derby.
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