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– Frequent sun or UV light exposure
– A family history of skin cancer
– A mole that has changed in shape, color or size
– A sore that won’t heal
Woodard Properties invites the community to come out and join a fun-filled day in Fifeville with family-friendly activities, food trucks, a bounce house, local vendors, music, and much more! Help bring the community together and support businesses on Cherry Avenue. UVA Cancer Center Outreach and Engagement Team members will be present with health education opportunities.
The Danville Police Department Presents 2nd Annual Cars & Community. Car Meet-Music-Vendors-Food trucks-Police & Fires- Tons of Family Fun on October 8th from 3-7 pm. The event is designed to bring community organizations and resources to the community through the draw of a car show. A UVA Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement team member plans to attend to provide cancer prevention and early detection resources for the community. If you have questions about the event, please contact the Danville Police Department.
Join the Latino Health Initiative at the Boys and Girls Club in Southwood for a presentation in Spanish to discuss how family history and genetics affects your cancer risk, learn about screening options for colorectal and breast cancer, and how you can access the Every Woman’s Life program to get a FREE Mammogram.
Facebook live event at Sin Barreras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinbarrerascville/
Services and education provided include blood pressure checks, glucose testing, information about nutrition, and cancer education and screening. BRHD will provide vaccines. Come enjoy activities for adults and children.
The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement will be present, providing cancer-related early detection and prevention education, awareness, and resources at the following event:
Event: Health Expo Breakfast
Date: Saturday, April 1st, 8:30 -Noon.
Details: Vance Street Baptist Church in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health are hosting a Health Expo Breakfast on April 1st, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-Noon at Vance Street Baptist Church (206 Vance Street). All are welcome. We’ll have food, fellowship, and education on healthcare topics that affect us all. We’ll also have kids’ activities, topics for tweens, teens and adults. Please contact Yolanda Pool at ypool4@gmail.com for details.
Bryan Price, UVA Cancer Center will present on “Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer”
Organizations, groups or individuals who would like to help build awareness of health risks and provide information on how an individual can make behavioral changes to enhance his or her health are invited to this fair.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 434 570 4232
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS
*A UVACC COE outreach & engagement team will be attending this event. Not hosted by UVACC COE. Please contact 434 570 4232 for more event information.
The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement will be present, providing cancer-related early detection and prevention education, awareness, and resources at the following event:
Event: Community Health & Wellness Fair – Diversity Richmond
Date: April 22, 2023 from 10 am -3 pm.
Details: This is a free event providing yoga, massages, Zumba, vendors, education classes, blood pressure checks, HIV/AIDS testing, STD Testing & more. Please contact ugrcrva@gmail.com for details.
