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Call for Social Work students to help organize African American and African Diaspora Health Fair – Posted 12/3

If interested please contact
Durdana Iqbal
dni@uw.edu

There are a group of pharmacy students who are looking for 1-2 social work students who want to help organize a one day health and wellness fair for the African American/African Diaspora community. In particular, they are looking for social work expertise and input on what kinds of community resources they should try to connect with.

The objective of this health fair is to increase awareness, educate, provide resources, and engage the community regarding various health issues among the Greater Seattle Area. There will be an emphasize the importance of being involved in one’s own health and connect members to resources in their area.

Here are some of the resources and services they will be having:

  • Blood pressure screening
  • Blood glucose screening
  • Blood cholesterol screening
  • Dental exams and treatment
  • Osteoporosis screenings
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Hepatitis A & B vaccines
  • HIV screening
  • Eye exams
  • Women’s health services
  • Free plan B
  • Sexual Health education
  • CPR training
  • Mammograms
  • Medication take-back program
  • Needle exchange program
  • Health insurance assistance

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