VABC Health Fair 2023
Health Assessments, Information & Tools, Community Fellowship
Come Learn About Your Health!
Saturday, October 7th 2023
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, in partnership with the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is pleased to announce the inaugural VABC Health Fair. This day of health-related activities is designed to promote overall wellness, provide resources and tools for caregivers, and to recognize and give thanks for cancer survival across all communities of the Washington, DC area.
Healthy snacks, and fun games are designed to engage children and youth for a fun-filled, active day of learning and growing more aware of their health. See our health features below.
We hope you’ll join us for a day of fellowship and fun that will also be beneficial to your health. The VABC Health Fair was organized by VABC Health Ministers, Lori Cook, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC and Nadene Peters-Jones, RN, MA, PMH-BC – Retired, in partnership with the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Rev. Dr. John J. Cox is Pastor of the historic Vermont Avenue Baptist Church.
VABC Health Fair Program
Health Workshop Guest Speakers
Mireille Bright, PhD, RDN
Jane Morrison, LCSW
Terrell D. Coring, PharmD, MD
Mary Mills, MSN,FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner
Milo Levine, Music Therapist
Dr. Ahmed El Sabagh and Dr. Ira David Shocket
COLORECTAL SCREENING/ EDUCATION
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
ADDICTION EDUCATION & SUPPORT
Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
with Mireille Bright, PhD, RDN
11:00 DANCE CLASS with Gabriel Sanchez of FREE STYLE DANSFIT
PROSTATE HEALTH EDUCATION
by Ralph Lauren Center
BREAST HEALTH & SCREENING EDUCATION
by Ralph Lauren Center
CAREGIVERS’ EDUCATION & TIPS
from Jane Morrison, LCSW
LEARN NUTRITION TIPS from Mireille Bright, PhD, RDN
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK AND EVALUATION
LUPUS EDUCATION: Getting the Care You Need
Circle of Praise & Prayer with Rev. Dr. John J. Cox
Are You a Cancer Survivor or Supporter of a Survivor?
You’re invited to join hands in circle of compassion and support with other cancer survivors, family members, friends, and supporters of cancer survivors in the Circle of Praise & Prayer. Rev. Dr. John J. Cox will lead us in encouragement, praise, and prayer.
Then take a tour of our healthcare tables to gather information, tips and tools to not only improve your health metrics, but also to maintain a healthy lifestyle for years to come.
