Helping to Heal: Rolling Out’s Health Fair Brings Awareness to African Americans
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African
Americans have a higher risk of developing a number of preventable
illnesses. Because of that increased risk, information is imperative to
the improved and continued wellness of the community. With on-site
blood pressure testing, health insurance professionals and
informational pamphlets on everything from diabetes to women’s health,
rolling out’s Health Fair was a chance for participant to gain a little
more knowledge about the state of their health.
“We’re
doing testing for blood pressure, glucose and hemoglobin,” explained
Ebony Day of Q Clinical Research, LLC, which conducts clinical trials
for pharmaceutical companies.
Other
organizations, such as the Georgia Center for Female Health, were
making their presence known in the community by sharing information
about their services. “We do traditional obstetrics,” shared Dr.
Lynette Stewart. “I want to everyone have better health and look and
feel better.”
Dr. Elbonie Hornbuckle
explained the benefits of visiting your chiropractor. “I’m just trying
to educate my community,” said Dr. Hornbuckle, the owner of Loving Care
Family Chiropractic. “Chiropractic was meant to be a preventive
medicine.”
Island Clinical Research’s Dr.
Jihann Abdulaleem was happy to meet and inform the public. “I love what
I do because I find that it changes lives,” she said. “I help [people]
and give them tools to get in control. That’s very exciting for me.” –todd williams
