A young boy and his mother talk to healthcare workers at a table during an event taking place outdoors.

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Health Disparities Community Events

At UK HealthCare, we believe in fostering a culture that celebrates the unique individuals and perspectives that contribute to a thriving community. Our office of Health Disparities organizes a variety of community events to bring people together, share experiences and build meaningful connections. On this page, you'll find information about upcoming events that aim to create a sense of unity within our community. Additionally, we invite you to explore our resources and the photo gallery showcasing the vibrant moments and memories from our past events. Join us at future events as we work together to create a brighter, healthier future for everyone.

Past events

Mental Health Awareness Month event

This event, held May 19, 2024, at First African Baptist Church, featured mental health education and resources, education and interactive activities from UK HealthCare’s Integrative Medicine team, nutrition education, oral health education, and refreshments.

An event attendee speaks with an exhibitor.
An event attendee speaks with an exhibitor.
Two representatives from First African Baptist Church table at the event.
Two preteen girls select rubber stamps at an arts-and-crafts table at the event.
A UK HealthCare team member gives a hand massage to an event attendee.

Colon Cancer Awareness Month event

This March 2024 event at  at Greater Liberty Baptist Church featured colon cancer education, blood pressure education, nutrition education, oral health education, mental health education and refreshments.

Two young boys learn how to brush a stuffed animal's teeth, assisted by an event volunteer.
A young boy learns how to brush a stuffed animal's teeth, assisted by an event volunteer.
UK HealthCare staff and volunteers speak with one another during the event.
UK HealthCare team members pose with a large photo frame that reads #WipeOutColonCancer.
Attendees speak with one of the event exhibitors.

Holistic Health Awareness Campaign

In March 2023, UK HealthCare team members and several community partners, including local faith leaders, partnered to launch a Holistic Health Awareness Campaign.

The events, held during Colon Cancer Awareness Month, focused primarily on colorectal cancer awareness but included screening and prevention of other cancer types as well.

This campaign was a huge success. Our team reached more than 500 people by visiting four African American churches in Lexington throughout the month. Services offered included:

  • Educational tours through an inflatable colon – focusing on colon health and colorectal screening
  • A1C screening
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Kidney health screening
  • General resources about healthy living
Partners for the event, Chef Ouita Michel, Holly Hill Inn, Dr. Tukea Talbert, Chief Diversity Officer, UK HealthCare, Dr. Darwin Conwell, Chair, Internal Medicine, UK HealthCare
Dr. Conwell discusses services with an attendee.
Tours of the inflatable colon at the finale event at First Baptist Church Bracktown were a big hit!
UK HealthCare team members were on-site to distribute information about our services.
UK HealthCare team members gave free blood pressure screenings.

Upcoming events

Nov. 10, 2024

Cancer Awareness at First Baptist Bracktown
Will feature free A1C and blood pressure screenings, flu shots, guided tours of an inflatable colon, nutrition education, and oral health education

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