Free health screenings (Presented by: For the People MOS, Inc.)

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 02:30 pm to 03:45 pm UTC-05:00

New Beech Grove Baptist Church | Newport News

Andrew Shannon
Publisher/HostAndrew Shannon
Free health screenings (Presented by: For the People MOS, Inc.)
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This January community gathering honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will provide free health screenings for the people of Newport News VA.
About this Event

(**Be sure to read the agenda to see the schedule.)

Free health screenings provided: Blood pressure, BMI, and A1C

There will be speakers and performances, then screenings will be provided following until 3:45 pm.

**Please note: we allow all the community leaders who donate/support in helping us to provide these resources to speak at the beginning before screenings begin. There may be a line depending on the time you arrive, please be patient and enjoy getting to know the people in the community*

The event may be outdoors permitting weather, please bring folding chairs for comfort while waiting in line.

There may be other resources at this event, should anyone need them weather permitting.



Agenda

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Community leaders introduced/speak

Info: We will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with speakers and the members of the community who help to make this happen will be introduced, and may let you know what they do in the community. You'll get the opportunity to see and hear from a lot of Newport News officials, so introduce yourself and mingle. We are building a stronger community.


🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Screenings begin

Info: A line sometimes forms before 2:30 so be sure to bring a folding chair. If you arrive after 3:15 there may be less of a line.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New Beech Grove Baptist Church, 361 Beechmont Drive, Newport News, United States

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