Annual Minority Health Fair
Join Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care Center for their Annual Minority Health Fair in celebration of National Minority Health Month!
“We’ll also highlight the importance of nutrition, staying active, and combating obesity, all while having a great time! This fun and informative event includes educational sessions on obesity, health screenings, mental health awareness, and wellness tips.
Get ready to enjoy a day filled with live music, a DJ, delicious free food and drinks, and plenty of opportunities to learn and engage. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support and celebrate better health for everyone!”
National Minority Health Month is celebrated every April to raise awareness surrounding health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. This month is an opportunity to encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. This year, Louisiana’s Community Health Centers will spread awareness of obesity and the importance of nutrition and staying active. Obesity disproportionately affects minority groups with Black/African American and Hispanic populations seeing higher percentages of obesity than white populations.
This month, health centers across the state have planned events to encourage healthier lifestyles and empower patients to make healthier choices for themselves and their loved ones.