TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Residents will be able to receive free health screenings and hear from guest speakers at the Black Family Wellness Expo on Saturday in Tallahassee, according to a press release.
- WHERE: Florida A&M College of Pharmacy, 1415 S. Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd
- WHEN: Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- WHAT: Free health screenings, guest speakers, food trucks, music and more
African Americans are at higher risk for many illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke, according to research by the Office of Minority Health with the Department of Health and Human Services. In an effort to raise awareness for these increased health risks and ultimately reduce these disparities, the national service organization Links Incorporated, an American nonprofit led by Black women, will host this inaugural event at locations across the U.S.
FAMU Pharmacy students will provide resources such as blood pressure screenings, blood donation drives and more to members of the public. The event will also feature a mini-series where local health experts will discuss maternal health, teen mental health, men’s health issues, dementia and more.
The Tallahassee chapter of the Links Incorporated partnered with HCA Healthcare and the FAMU College of Pharmacy, FAMU Institute of Public Health and FAMU Leadership Executive Council to make the event happen, according to the press release.
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