Community Health Center Week culminates in a health fair starting at 10 a.m. today at Kinston Community Health Center.
The theme is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Transforming Health Care in our Local Communities.” Health Center Week raises awareness about community health centers as a solution for affordable and accessible health care.
The focus is on military families and veterans of Lenoir County, as well as women’s health, KCHC’s CEO Sanja Hudson said.
“There are going to be plenty of activities for the youth,” she said.
Look for the large tents outside with health information booths, vendors, medical screenings, veterans’ organizations and entertainment. One booth will focus on answering questions about the Affordable Care Act, Hudson said.
Seating will be available inside the clinic for those who need a cool place to sit, she said.
The day’s events will conclude at 3 p.m.
Margaret Fisher can be reached at 252-559-1082 or Margaret.Fisher@Kinston.com. Follow her on Twitter @MargaretFishr.
KCHC Annual Community Health Fair
10 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday – 324 N. Queen St.
9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Vendor set up
10 a.m. Opening Ceremony; Bagpiper — Ret. Sgt. 1st Class Robert J. White, U.S. Army Special Forces
10:10 a.m. Posting of colors — Boy Scouts of America, Explorer Post
10:12 .am. Prayer — Rev. Wanda Hall, Director of The Gate
10:15 a.m. The National Anthem — Ret. Sr. Master Sgt. Jerry Hannah, U.S. Air Force
10:20 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance — Boy Scouts of America, Explorer Post
10:30 a.m. God Bless the USA — Ret. Sr. Master Sgt. Jerry Hannah, U.S. Air Force
10:35-10:45 a.m. Welcoming remarks — Sanja Hudson, CEO; Presentation of Proclamation — Mayor B.J. Murphy
10:45 a.m. CHC updates/outreach & enrollment — Ben Money, NCCHCA President and CEO
11-11:15 a.m. Letter from Sen. Richard Burr — Betty Jo Shepheard, Eastern Regional Field Rep.
11:30-11:45 a.m. Little Union Martial Arts Academy
Noon-12:15 p.m. Lunch (recognition of board members and staff)
12:30-1 p.m. King Tiger Taekwondo
1:15-2 p.m. Hiphopcrisy Youth Step Team (ages 10-21); SASSY Hip Hop Dance Camp (ages 5-8)
2-3 p.m. KinstonHigh SchoolBand