Members of Arkansas' hispanic community gathered at the state fairgrounds Saturday for the 14th Annual Encuentro Hispano, or hispanic encounter. It was put on by the Catholic Diocese, and included cultural and religious events, along with free health screenings. Jade Salazar endured a flu shot at the Encuentro Hispano Health Fair Saturday. Her mom said it's one less thing for her to talk about.

(Ada Salazar, participant) "It's very helpful because that way I don't have to call the clinics and hospitals to make appointments. That's saving me a lot of time."

Hundreds lined up for the free health screenings with 70,000 hispanic immigrants living in Arkansas. Many of them didn't have health insurance and organizers said the service was vital.

(Lilia Lopez, UAMS College of Pharmacy) "For most of the community, this is the only chance to have a medical service. This is the only time during the year they have their blood sugar measured, blood pressure, cholesterol."

Lopez said for many who already battle a language barrier every day, even just a kind face can make a difference.

(Lopez) "It can be just the body language, to feel welcome, to make them feel you care about their health."

Organizers expected several hundred people to be screened Saturday, all in an effort to keep the community healthy.