To help people understand their risk for common health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, Regence has teamed up with the Seattle Seahawks, Sounders FC and Q13 FOX to present Be Well Washington: A Family Health Week! Free health screenings will be the highlight of the week, which culminates in the Be Well Family Health Fair at Qwest Field on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Americans are increasingly suffering from chronic, preventable health conditions. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are overwhelming:

• 33 percent of adults over the age of 20 have untreated high blood pressure

• 34 percent of adults over the age of 20 are obese

• 26.8 million adults suffer from heart disease

Because understanding an individual’s risk for these conditions is the first step toward better health, Be Well Washington will be offering free health checks including blood pressure, Lasik screenings, mammogram screenings, BMI assessments, and others.

Be Well Washington: A Family Health Week also will include activities and presentations by health experts throughout the Seattle metro area, including Kicking with the Pros event where kids are invited to test their soccer skills against Sounders FC players. A schedule of events is available at www.bewellwashington.com.

Admission is free to this event, which will include a Kids’ Corner featuring balloon artists, face painters and reptile rescue animals, as well as health screenings, interactive wellness exhibits and activities, including healthy cooking demonstrations and a cookie contest.