Healthy Living Expo Returns to McGee Park Saturday With Free Resources, Screenings

Families and seniors lined the hallways and lawn at McGee Park, 41 Road 5568 in Farmington, as organizers opened the Healthy Living Expo Saturday, offering free health-education booths, screenings and on-site enrollment outreach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The San Juan Health Council and San Juan Regional Medical Center are hosting the event described by the Tri-City Record as the third annual expo.

The Visit Farmington event listing urged attendees to “Learn about the power of healthy habits, indoor and outdoor activities, cooking, fitness and more,” and promoted the day as “FREE!” Local organizers designed the floor plan to include indoor and outdoor activity areas, cooking and fitness demonstrations, and dozens of wellness tables meant to lower barriers to preventive care for residents across Farmington, Aztec, Kirtland and Bloomfield.

BeWell, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, staffed a table to guide enrollment questions and outreach targeted at Indigenous communities. BeWell’s event page instructs: “Stop by our table to learn how we help Native Americans find reliable, affordable health insurance,” and notes that people should verify Medicaid eligibility with the New Mexico Human Services Department before enrolling onsite; HSD can be reached at 1-800-283-4465. BeWell also lists a contact line, 833-862-3935, and a text sign-up: text JOIN to 844-515-5554 for marketplace updates and event notices.

San Juan Regional Medical Center’s partnership with the San Juan Health Council brings clinical staffing and screening resources meant to serve low-income and uninsured community members. The Farmington listing and promotional materials emphasize free screenings and resources designed to help people “get motivated and get moving toward your best life!” Organizers advised callers to contact the local event phone at (505) 566-5877 for exhibitor lists, specific screening types and any required paperwork for enrollment services.

Local coverage described the expo as a family-friendly chance to “recharge their mind and body,” with organizers offering both preventive screenings and practical resources aimed at reducing disparities in access to care. Visit Farmington’s event entry notes that the Healthy Living Expo previously took place on Feb. 22, 2025, underscoring the event’s year-to-year recurrence and the San Juan Health Council’s ongoing outreach efforts.

Attendees looking for more information were directed to the San Juan Health Council’s social channels and the local phone line at (505) 566-5877. Organizers said they will continue scheduling free appointments and enrollment help through partners like BeWell after the expo, part of a broader push to expand affordable coverage and strengthen preventive care access across San Juan County.