loader image
Monday, November 3, 2025
71.6 F
McAllen
- Advertisement -

Free Screenings, Activities and more at the Travel, Health and Wellness Expo

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

Rio Grande Regional Hospital as well as many other exhibitors will be offering hundreds of free screenings for attendees of the Travel, Health & Wellness Expo.

Mega Doctor News 

- Advertisement -

For its year in a row, the Travel, Health and Wellness Expo will merge the “Heart of the Valley” Health Fair with the McAllen International Travel Show at the McAllen Convention Center in a single better and greater event. Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Boggus Ford are the title sponsors for this event in partnership with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

The Travel, Health and Wellness Expo will be hosted on February 13 and 14, 2018 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the McAllen Convention Center. With over 7000 thousand in attendance, this is certainly the largest health event in the Rio Grande Valley!

The Expo will provide local businesses with an opportunity to promote a fun and healthy lifestyle in the Rio Grande Valley and bring awareness about wellness solutions for the attendees.

- Advertisement -

Among the business expected to participate are health care providers, dentist offices, pharmacies, nutritionist advisors, massage therapists and spas, weight loss product businesses, insurance companies, sport clubs and organizations, stress management services, holistic centers, financial management, travel agencies, tour operators among many others.

Free health screenings, glucose examinations, in-house massages, healthy nutrition ideas, stress management information, financial planning consulting will be available for attendees to enjoy. In addition, exhibitors will provide valuable information on professional health care solutions, good nutrition and healthy habits.

This event is expected to host thousands of visitors from the valley, including visiting winter Texans.  A stage with musical performances and square dancing will be in place. Hundreds of prizes will be given away by playing and winning Bingo at the event.

For Mexico lovers, the Mexico Lindo walkway will host 20 selected artisans that will bring beautiful demonstrations of Mexico’s art and culture that people can buy.

- Advertisement -

Admission is free!

For more information about the event, please call the McAllen Chamber at 682-2871.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

STHS Heart Named Among Top Three Hospitals in Texas for Coronary Intervention

Driven by an aging population, rising rates of cardiovascular disease related to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sedentary habits and high stress, and the growing prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the United States, there’s an increasing demand for cardiovascular services.

STHS Behavioral Hosting Webinar on Surviving Suicide, Nov. 6th

Recovering after a suicide attempt is a critical and taxing period in an individual’s life. The emotional aftereffects of an attempt can be overwhelming, with a mix of emotions possible, including guilt, shame and relief. Accepting these feelings, which are very real and normal, is the first step towards healing

STHS Behavioral to Host ‘A Salute to Valley Veterans’ Concert & Community Fair, Nov. 8th

Reflecting on the bravery, dedication and sacrifices made by those in the United States Armed Forces, Veterans Day is an important holiday that gives Americans the opportunity to come together as a nation to express their gratitude for those who have served in the military, both living and deceased, for their courage, sacrifice and dedication to protecting the nation's freedoms.

STHS Edinburg ER Nurse Javen Hinojosa Named National HeroesFIRST Champion

Mega Doctor News Javen Hinojosa, an emergency room nurse at South Texas Health...
- Advertisement -
×