UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Hold Health Fair in Rison on Sept. 30
| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will host a public health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.
Organized by the Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement Office and Cleveland County community partners, the free event will feature more than 40 local health and wellness organizations providing valuable resources, education and services all in one place. Attendees can take advantage of:
Free flu shots
Dental, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings
Colorectal cancer screening kits
Cancer prevention and awareness resources
Chair yoga demonstrations
Cancer patient navigation
Nutrition and fitness tips
General health and wellness information
Smoothie samples
In addition to health-focused activities, visitors can explore information on healthy aging, substance misuse prevention, homeownership and financial wellness.
“The Cleveland County Health Fair brings together trusted community partners to make preventive care and wellness resources more accessible to local residents,” said Shalanda Caradine, MBA, executive director of Community Outreach and Engagement for the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. “We want to empower individuals and families to take steps toward healthier lives and cancer prevention.”
The event is made possible with support from the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging’s South Central Center on Aging; UAMS Research and Evaluation; Arkansas Department of Health Cleveland County Unit; Hospice Homecare; BLW Property Group; S.E.A.T.; Community Empowerment Council – Region 4 PFS; Rison Pharmacy; Daily Dose Pharmacy; PrimeCare Insurance Advisors, LLC; Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation; Cleveland County Farm Bureau; FBT Bank; Gateway Bank; CEC, Inc., Region 12; Monticello Branch Library; Mainline Health System, Inc.; Rison Serenity Wellness Spa and Reneo Chiropractic.