Health & Wellness
Annual North Alabama Health & Wellness Fair
The Annual North Alabama Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for September 23, 2023 at the Calhoun Community College Huntsville campus. The fair will last from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The 100 Black Men of Greater Huntsville are excited about the opportunity to serve the community with some of the best FREE health/medical screening and testing available in the Tennessee Valley.
We have accepted the challenge of leadership which requires active involvement in movements to eradicate health disparities and to embrace a lifestyle that promotes good nutrition, physical activity, and ownership of our health. Our goal is to raise health awareness/education and to provide access to FREE health care and health information that will ultimately promote good behavior changes resulting in a healthier lifestyle.
The deadline to reserve a booth is Friday, September 22, 2023. To reserve a booth(s) contact Earnest Starks at (256) 975-5519 or 1elstarks@att.net.
Frequently Asked Questions for Participants and Vendors:
Information that should answer most of your questions. If not, please contact me asap.
- Face masks are available, but are not mandatory to participate in event.
- We ask for your help promoting the health fair by advertising the event in your community, social network, church, and workplace.
- All booths are FREE/NO CHARGE, however all vendors must bring a door prize for the ticket drawings.
- Calhoun Community College Building #1 will be available for vendors to set up their booths on Friday afternoon (September 22nd) from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday morning (September 23rd) at 8:30 a.m.
- All vendors must have their booth(s) set up Saturday morning (September 23rd) before the 10:00 a.m. opening ceremony.
- Banners, posters, signs, and pictures are allowed but CANNOT be taped, pinned, or glued to walls.
- A table with white cover and two chairs will be made available for all venders. Additional tables, chairs, and electrical outlets available upon request.
- FREE snacks, food, water, and entertainment will be provided.
Health & Wellness
Health and Wellness is a vital component of a thriving community. The 100 Black Men of Greater Huntsville partners with other non-profit organizations; specialists in law enforcement; education; sociology; and media to promote a health environment and educate our community at our Annual North Alabama Health and Fair.
The North Alabama Health and Wellness Fair & Fun Walk goals are to continue to raise awareness, provide access to health care and health information that will ultimately promote behavior change resulting in a healthier lifestyle. Through civic and corporate partnerships, the Health Fair delivers health education programs, free health testing/screenings and walking for your fitness. Current Health and Wellness signature programs include: Hypertension, HIV/Aids, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, Flu Shots, Breast Risk Assessment, Mental Illness, Childhood Obesity, Depression, Nutrition, PSA, etc.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Health Fair has been transitioned to the 100 BMOGH co-hosting a COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site this Summer at Calhoun Community College.
Learn your Cancer Risk – Information is Power
HudsonAlpha is offering a genetic test for cancer risk to participants in the Health and Wellness programs being offered. The Information is Power program is a test of your genes to determine whether you have any changes that would increase your lifetime risk for cancer. Our test provides information about an individual’s risk for breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, and pancreatic cancers.
How does this test work:
- Registration is online. information-is-power.org
- Genetic counseling educational materials are available online when you register.
- This test is completely contactless: you will receive a kit by mail to collect your sample. You mail your sample back using the provided envelope.
- You and the physician you indicate at registration will receive all results by email or phone.
- If the test identifies a change in your DNA that significantly increases your cancer risk, you will receive a call from a genetic counselor who will explain the result and provide the resources you need to get the recommended follow-up.
Important information about the test being offered:
- This test tells about your risk for developing cancer. It does NOT tell you whether you currently have cancer
- Your data will not be used for other purposes, unless you choose to participate in research. Participation in research is not required.
- Additional information about the program can be found at: https://hudsonalpha.org/information-is-power/faqs-for-patients/
We will be offering 50 free tests on a first-come first-serve basis. To sign up for the test, please visit the Information is Power webpage: www.information-is-power.org
To receive a free test, please use the PROMO code for this event: HEALTH2020