LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MundoFox 22, the Los Angeles MundoFOX flagship station in collaboration with the YMCA, today announced Feria De Salud y Educacion, a free interactive family friendly community health fair slated for Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles. The second annual fair will provide free health screenings, flu shots, fitness classes and general information about health and education. Featuring live entertainment and interactive activities, the community event is open to all Angelenos and this year, welcomes Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and revered Mexican actress Angelica Maria as the featured guest.

“Canal 22 MundoFOX, is committed to inform, educate and empower our community. We know that healthcare and education are essential elements, and when combined, are powerful tools to improve our families’ quality of life,” said Otto Padron, President of Meruelo Media. “We’re gearing up for open enrollment in November and the timing of our second annual Feria De Salud y Educacion is perfect. Our first year delivered over 20,000 visitors to Grand Park; we expect to exceed that number this year.”

Feria De Salud y Educacion is scheduled from 11am-4pm and is a major interactive health and education event that will feature fun for the entire family, interactive activities, fitness classes and live entertainment including Cheyo Carrillo. YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles will provide a hands-on booth experience for the entire family, with games, prizes and healthy lifestyle tips and educational information.  Additional partners will also provide guests with a variety of health and wellness information including educational booths, free screenings, and access to local healthcare experts, and designated group fitness areas for interactive classes like Zumba. In addition, the health fair will feature free, health conscious food options for the entire family.

In support of the community, MundoFOX 22 local news and MundoFOX network talent will be in attendance to greet attendees and sign autographs including Palmira Perez, Rolando Nichols, Francella Perez, Gustavo Vargas, Anabel Munoz, and more. MundoFox 22 thanks the generosity of its sponsors including Toyota, Health Net, Aids Healthcare Foundation, Herbalife, Anthem Blue Cross, Salud en Familia and Ventanillas de Salud. Look for ongoing Feria De Salud y Educacion event updates at #TuSaludEsTodo and at http://www.mundofox22.com/

About Meruelo Media
Meruelo Media (MM) is the media division of The Meruelo Group.  MM currently operates two Southern California Legendary media platforms;  the classic hip-hop and R&B radio station, 93.5 KDAY and one of Los Angeles’ oldest Hispanic TV stations, KWHY-TV Canal 22, which is currently the flagship of MundoFOX Television Network.  MM also owns the first and only US Hispanic Super Station, Super LA, airing on its KWHY-TV second digital stream and reaching over 6 Million Homes over various multiple video delivery providers.  MM also operates television stations in Houston and Santa Barbara.  The Meruelo Group is a minority owned, privately-held management company serving a diversified portfolio of affiliated entities with interests in banking and financial services; food services, manufacturing, distribution and restaurant operations; construction and engineering; hospitality and gaming; real estate management; media, public and private equity investing. For more information please visit www.meruelogroup.com.

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