For five hours on Sunday, March 17, 2019, six nonprofit organizations provided valuable health information and services to church members and the public in the Emerald City Community Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall at 25th Avenue and East Columbia Street in central Seattle, Wash.
In addition to getting blood pressure checks and cholesterol screenings, participants were able to get information on available food, housing, utility and immigration assistance as well as help to schedule appointments for primary medical care, dental care and behavioral health services. HIV testing was provided, and a mobile van was set up outside for mammogram screenings.
Those without health insurance were assisted in signing up for Medicare, Medicaid and subsidized private health programs. Information on aging and disability services including meals, transportation, health and wellness, and assistance for family caregivers was also provided.
This health fair was a great success, and the Emerald City community outreach team is looking forward to many more opportunities to serve the interests and needs of the neighborhood surrounding the church.
Toni Crutchfield from Sound Generations shares with Wendy Fortney the organization's purpose of serving the senior community by linking them to various resources for health, wellness, transportation and other services.
EuGene Lewis, pastor, engages with Sara Sisco and staff from Hope Link, who provide and coordinate rides to doctor's appointments for those who are experiences transportation challenges.
EuGene Lewis, pastor, has his blood pressure checked by Beverly Hill from the Center for MultiCultural Health.
James and Patty Boyd learn about the clogged arteries from Cat Banobi from the Center for MultiCultural Health.
