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Duval County Health Department Partners With the Women of Color Cultural Foundation to Host 8th Annual Health Symposium for People of All Nations
July 17, 2007
The Women of Color Cultural Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Duval County Health Department (DCHD) and other community partners will host the Eighth Annual “Health Symposium for People of all Nations” Saturday, July 28th 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Jacksonville Prime Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water Street. The purpose of the symposium is to empower the community to take control of their wellness and health by offering free education and screenings.
As a part of the symposium, DCHD along with Healthy Jacksonville will host several booths that will provide a number of services and information, including diabetes risk assessments, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, lead screenings, back-to-school physicals, WIC information, emergency preparedness, immunizations, HIV and AIDS, asthma awareness and many more. The DCHD Dental Van will be available during the symposium providing dental services.
The symposium also offers a broad range of events that include: guest speakers, workshops, health seminars, exhibits, free healthy cooking and exercise demonstrations and referrals. The free health and wellness education, screenings and referrals will focus on a wide range of health concerns including: heart and stroke, blood pressure, nutrition, body composition, body mass index, sickle cell, dental health, cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, glucose, HIV and AIDS, school and sports physicals, vision, glaucoma and more.
Workshops for youth will also be offered. These workshop topics include: “The Importance of Getting an Education” and “Preparing Yourself for Excellence in Your Career”.
One of the highlights of the symposium is the keynote luncheon speaker - Dr. Stephanie Bailey - the Chief of Public Health Practice for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. She will speak on the impacts and effects of Health Equity on all and effects on all people.
“The Annual Health Symposium for People of all Nations is an excellent event that promotes wellness and good physical and mental health for all people. DCHD and Healthy Jacksonville are pleased to partner with this event to create a healthy Jacksonville for all people,” said DCHD Director of Chronic Disease and Health Promotion Tim Lawther.
Visit the Women of Color Cultural Foundation at www.woccf.org or call (904) 356-0047.
Duval County Health Department
Main Office
515 W. 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
253-1000
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