Before doors opened early Saturday morning, attendees waited in line at the University Union for the second annual Community Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by Sacramento State student organization Hmong Health Alliance.

The Community Health and Wellness Fair hosted many organizations offering free screenings for hearing, blood glucose levels, blood pressure and several other health issues.

Biomedical major and chairperson for the health fair Steven Samuels organized the event along with Hmong Health Alliance.

“We’re here today to reach out to the Sacramento community but especially to the Hmong population,” Samuels said.

Organizations and diverse committees such as Operation Diabetes from University of Pacific and Avalon Hearing were present to offer different types of screenings to the public.

Hua Moua, co-chair for Operation Diabetes from University of Pacific Pharmacy School, attended the fair to give back to the community.

“We are trying to educate the Hmong population by giving them information about diabetes, hepatitis B and many other issues as well,” Moua said.

Moua is a Sac State alumnus and was honored to be invited to the health fair.

“The health fair is a manifestation of the good will and hard work of the Hmong Health Alliance club,” Moua said. “We’re very happy to help others ultimately live a healthier life.”

Avalon Hearing was present at the fair to offer information on overlooked hearing issues.

Community Outreach Coordinator for Avalon Hearing David Ridgway offered free hearing tests and wanted the public to be aware of the dangers of the volume level of music through the use of ear-buds.

“If you are standing near someone arm’s length away and you can hear their music, it is too [loud],” Ridgway said. “The ear-buds are causing a lot of damage.”

According to Ridgway, the number one demographic for hearing loss is under the age of 30 and if the trend continues, the possibility for a hearing aid would be needed within 20 years.

“Once you lose your hearing, you never get it back,” Ridgway said. “Just turn the volume down. Enjoy it but don’t blast yourself.”

The California Nursing Students’ Association was also present providing attendees with vital health information for those in disadvantageous financial situations.

“Some people never go to the doctor,”said nursing student Caitlyn Bettencourt. “After [nursing students] perform tests and screenings, we provide patients with information on how to access health care by providing contact information to free clinics in the area.”

Attendee Kevin Njoroge is expecting to attend Sac State in the fall to major in pharmacy and wanted to get information on the various health programs.

“The fair is an extreme benefit for everyone in general,” Njoroge said. “Instead of looking online or at pamphlets, you get better information from the booths in person.”