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11th Annual Caribbean Health Summit – September 7

 

The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention Inc. (CMWP) in collaboration with the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida Inc., the Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Orlando, Florida Department of Health in Orange County, Florida Hospital and Olsen Law Group will host the 11th Annual Caribbean Health Summit. This free community event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 8:00am – 2:00pm at the Central Florida Fair & Exposition Park (Fairgrounds), located on west Colonial Drive, Orlando.

The theme of this year’s event “Better Health for All People” was chosen by the planning committee to emphasize that once individuals take responsibility for their health and team up with others in their community, these communities will be stronger, healthier and more productive.

The Health Summit will provide individuals from the Central Florida and Caribbean communities of all age access to screenings, such as mammograms, blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), HIV/Syphilis, glucose and cholesterol, PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen), DRE, eye exams and dental screenings. Attendees will also receive health education and information to navigate the healthcare system. Mammogram screenings will be available by appointments only on Friday, September 6th 2013.

The event is expected to bring together several local, City, County and State officials, such as Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson (D-Orlando, District 12), Orange County Commissioner Tiffany Moore-Russell (District 6) and Orlando City Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum (District 5).

The event will also be supported by local sponsors, such as the Florida Department of Health HIV/Hepatitis, Florida Department of Agriculture/Fresh from Florida, City of Orlando, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, Visionary Vanguard Group, Mid-Florida Urological Associates, and Sunshine State Health Plan.

Many activities will be available for children, adults and seniors for all to enjoy. Come out together to enjoy a full day of fun and health education for the whole family.

 

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