For the first time ever, the Buddhist Temple hosted a health fair as part of the Cambodian New Year celebration on April 16, 2006. Representatives from a number of agencies were on hand to distribute information and do basic screenings. Traditional events, including raffles and games, were held, and a wide assortment of traditional Cambodian food was available to the hundreds of people who participated. The leaders of the Temple commented that the health information was very welcome and many people asked that the event be held again next year. The entire event was planned by members of the St. Anne's Hospital Multicultural Committee. For more information, contact Paula Meireles.
 

(Top row, left) Fanny Tchorz of St. Anne's Hospital and Victoria Cortez-Ramirez from the Fernandes Center for Children and Families at St. Anne's make information available on the services provided by the Center. (Top row, center) Lisa DeMelo, R.N. Professional Development Clinical Educator at St. Anne's, checks blood pressures. (Top row, right) Valentina Martinez and Ana Silva of the New Bedford Y.W.C.A. Wellness Program offer information about women's health to people attending the event. (Middle row, left) Saravth Choum and Boeuth Yoeum call out prize winners for some of the donated items. (Bottom row, left) Buddhist Priest Vicheth Chum offers prayers for the new year to those gathered in the temple. (Bottom row, right) Buddhist Priest Sophorn Kem and Vicheth Chum partake of the many traditional Cambodian dishes offered for the New Year's celebration.