The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)
is partnering with the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs to host an
empowerment expo in McDowell County on August 12, 2016 at the Welch National
Guard Armory.
“The DHHR and the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs,
along with Delegate Clif Moore, joined forces in an effort to empower McDowell
County by showcasing the numerous programs and services that are readily
available for children, families and seniors,” said Carolyn L. Stuart, Director
of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.
Free health services also will be offered including blood pressure
and pulse screenings, pulse ox, glucose, A1C, cholesterol screenings, PSAs for
men, and vaccines. Mammograms will be
offered by Bonnie’s Bus. Information on
substance abuse services will be available.
“McDowell County has some of the greatest health-related
challenges in the state, and our goal is to deliver residents the resources
they need to be healthy,” said Karen L. Bowling, DHHR Cabinet Secretary.
“Bringing health screenings directly to the citizens of McDowell County is an
important step toward reaching that goal.”
Highlights of the expo include a video greeting from Gov. Earl Ray
Tomblin and remarks from DHHR Cabinet Secretary Karen L. Bowling and Dr. Rahul
Gupta, State Health Officer and Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health.
The expo, free and open to the public, will be held Friday, August
12, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Welch National Guard Armory, 600
Stewart Street, Welch, WV.
For additional information,
please contact the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs at
304-558-3179.