Minority Health Fair Offered Today

From Hillsborough County Government Online:

The Hillsborough County Health Department in conjunction with its community partners will co-sponsor a community health fair in recognition of Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day.  The event will take place Friday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Walgreens located at 2115 E. Hillsborough Ave.

Free health screenings and consultations from health care providers will be available to community members in attendance.

"This observance is specifically aimed at improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations, as well as the elderly, and underserved, in our communities," said Walter Niles, Manager, Office of Health Equity, Hillsborough County Health Department.

Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day is a national initiative that stresses the importance of getting regular checkups from healthcare professionals to aid in the elimination of healthcare disparities.

"Minorities suffer disproportionately from cancer, stroke, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and infant mortality," said Niles.  "This day highlights the importance of working together to protect our loved ones from these and other disparities in healthcare."

Representatives from the Florida Health Department, The Hillsborough County Health Department, Bay Area Medical Association, Black Nurses Association of Hillsborough County, the Office of Minority Health, and Walgreens will be available to talk to media covering the event.

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