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Community
Events

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.

2026 events

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event

Sunday, March 22, 12:15 p.m.-2p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church, 1675 Strader Drive, Lexington, KY 40505

Join us for a free health education event focused on colon cancer awareness and prevention, mental health, and sun safety. Learn simple steps for early detection and protecting your well-being.

Attendees can receive a free blood pressure screening and take home educational materials to help make informed health decisions.

Mental Health Awareness Event

Sunday, May 31, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40505

Join us for a free community event focused on mental health awareness and nutrition education. Enjoy interactive activities and explore resources for mental health support designed to promote overall well-being.

Back to School Extravaganza

Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40505

Join us for a free community event designed to help children start the school year ready to succeed. Families can access sports physicals, eye exams, educational materials and mental health resources while enjoying a day of fun activities and community support.

Back to School Event

Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
First African Baptist Church, 465 Price Road, Lexington, KY 40508

Join us for a free community event focused on helping children start the school year healthy and confident. Participants can access mental health resources, general safety tips and oral health information while enjoying a day of fun activities and community support.

Past events

Colon Cancer Awareness Event

This March 2025 event offered resources on colon cancer awareness, prevention and early detection. Over 200 attendees learned about the impact of social determinants of health, including lifestyle and access to healthcare. Educational materials were available to empower attendees to take control of their health.

Cancer Awareness Event

This November 2024 event at First Baptist Bracktown Church in Lexington featured free A1C & blood pressure screenings; cancer awareness; and education on nutrition/diet, mental health and oral health. Participants enjoyed refreshments from Chef Ouita Michel; produce from Black Soil KY; tours through an inflatable lung and much more! The event reached about 100 attendees.

Two people stand in an inflatable model of a human lung.
A nurse checks a man's blood pressure
A little girl wearing a purple sweater takes a juice box from a table with a blue table cloth. Sitting across from her at the table are a man and a woman.
A group of women stands around a table and has a conversation.
A young man wearing a white shirt and a black necktie and a little girl wearing a pink sweater stand in the middle of an inflatable model of a human lung.
A young girl wearing a pink sweater stands in front of a table with a blue and white, UK HealthCare-branded tablecloth. Two adults -- one man and one woman -- sit at the table.
A nurse measuring blood pressure of a person
A woman attending the event speaks with a woman standing behind a table that's covered with a UK HealthCare blue and white tablecloth.
A woman attending the event speaks with a man standing behind a table that's covered with a UK HealthCare blue and white tablecloth.
A group of people has a conversation around a table with a UK Markey Cancer Center tablecloth on it.
A group of people standing in front of a food truck

Mental Health Awareness events

The May 2025 event included nutrition education, interactive activities and resources for mental health support to help promote overall well-being.

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.

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