Minority Health Fair: Talk, health screenings, exhibits planned

The UW community and the general public are invited to attend the first Minority Health and Health Disparities Fair on May 11 and 12, at the UW Health Sciences Center. Hosting the event will be the UW’s Health and Sciences Minority Student Programs’ BRIDGES-4 Initiative, Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program, Office of Minority Affairs, and health sciences schools.

The event will begin on Friday morning, May 11, in Hogness Auditorium with a lecture for high school students by renowned Johns Hopkins Medical School neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson. Carson is known worldwide for his work in separating cranially conjoined Siamese twins; for his surgical interventions for patients suffering from severe epileptic seizures; and for his motivational books and lectures.

He will give another presentation for the UW community and general public from 2 to 3 p.m. in Hogness Auditorium. The event is free but people who want to attend should call call 206-221-6151 and leave a message.

The Saturday, May 12 event will be from noon to 5 p.m. in the UW Health Sciences Building and its adjoining courtyard. Admission is free. The fair will feature:

  • Informational booths on immunizations, gunlocks, car seats, nutrition, insurance, injury prevention, literacy, tobacco, and mental health. Bicycle helmets will be available for purchase ($6).

  • Free health screenings for children’s teeth, diabetes, cholesterol, bone marrow, hypertension, osteoporosis, body composition, asthma, and aging evaluations.

  • A “Healthy Food Bite” with food samples from local retailers.

    There will be door prizes of certificates, memberships, and products from area restaurants, health stores, amusement parks, and health clubs. Members of the University of Washington 2001 Rose Bowl championship Husky Football Team will also attend.



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    April 19, 2001