Hamilton County Minority Health Fair at McKenzie Arena This Saturday
Residents of Hamilton County mark your calendars, as the much-anticipated Minority Health Fair is scheduled to land at the McKenzie Arena this coming Saturday. The Fair, an esteemed non-profit initiative, is geared towards supporting minorities in getting their hands on necessary healthcare resources. It offers a remarkable day filled with free health screenings, interactive activities, and a rich trove of educational resources.
Highlighted Events and Freebies of the Fair
Organized by the Southeast Tennessee Health Consortium (SETHC), the Fair’s goal is to help in creating healthy, sustainable communities for Chattanooga and surrounding areas through education, services, and collaboration with prominent health providers and institutions in the southeast region of Tennessee.
Event Co-Chair Tony Sammons highlighted, “Participants will have the opportunity to access free health screenings, receive expert advice from healthcare professionals, learn about preventive care, Â get familiar with educational resources, and engage in activities that promote mental and physical health. They can also connect with organizations that support health and welfare.”
Health Walk and More
This time, the event will kick off with a Health Walk at 8:00 am sharp, with the fair opening its doors from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. But the fun doesn’t stop there. The Fair has arranged for an array of entertainments, healthy snacks, and door prizes to be handed out to registered participants who take part in the screenings.
Addressing Health Disparities
The Fair, although open for all, is especially designed to cater to the needs of the underserved communities. Sammons emphasized on the unfortunate existence of health disparities that emanate from a lack of access to quality healthcare, discrimination within the medical system, exposure to environmental toxins in neighborhoods, and the negative impacts of historical trauma felt over generations.
Meet Expert Healthcare Providers
Participants at the Fair get the unique chance to meet and consult with healthcare experts such as cardiovascular specialists Dr. R. Curtis McCoy and Dr. Michael A. Love, family practice physician Dr. Sonya Johnson-Crum, gastroenterology expert Dr. Laurie Ann Swaby, and breast surgical specialist Dr. Takela Williams.
Rounding out the event, Sammons reminded everyone that the Minority Health Fair is a free event. He encourages everyone to come out for a fun, informative day that could be a lifesaver. To ensure your spot amongst the attendees, register now at sethcminorityhealthfair.com or contact (423) 778-6598.
