Free Stroke Awareness and Prevention Health Fair Returns to Tamarac

by Sharon Aron Baron May 14, 2026

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Tamarac Recreational Center {City of Tamarac}

Residents can learn about stroke prevention, receive free health screenings and enjoy family-friendly entertainment during the 12th Annual Stroke Awareness and Prevention Health Fair and Family Fun Day in Tamarac.

Hosted by Commissioner Morey Wright and the Smiley’s Voice Foundation, the free event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tamarac Recreation Center, 7501 N. University Drive.

The event will offer a variety of free health care screenings, including cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, balance and strength screenings, as well as medication management education.

Medical professionals and health experts will also provide educational sessions focused on stroke prevention, treatment and overall wellness. Featured speakers include Dr. Norman Ajiboye, neurointerventional surgeon and medical director of stroke programs at Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke, along with representatives from Broward Health North Medical Center, Catholic Hospice and Palliative Care Services, and other health organizations.

Attendees can also take part in CPR demonstrations, a nutrition workshop presented by the Sickle Cell Foundation, and mental health discussions.

In addition to health resources, the family event will feature live music by Crowd Pleasures Entertainment, free food, massages and giveaways. Children’s activities and bounce houses will also be available throughout the day.

Fitness demonstrations and dance sessions are planned, including Zumba, Reggaerobics, Socarobics and hip hop dance classes.

For more information, call 954-278-7219, 954-653-8646 or 305-798-4659, email smileysvoice@gmail.com, or visit Smiley’s Voice Foundation.

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