Past 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. The Office of Health Disparities organizes a variety of community events to bring people together, share experiences and build meaningful connections.
Since 2023, we have partnered with local faith leaders to launch the Holistic Health Awareness Campaign. This initiative has brought several impactful events to Lexington, providing hundreds of community members with essential health education, including screenings, mental health resources, nutrition tips and more.
2025 events
March 30, 2025
Cancer Awareness at Consolidated Baptist Church, Lexington
This 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 health care. Educational materials were available to empower attendees to take control of their health.
May 17, 2025
Mental Health Awareness event at The Learning Center, Lexington
This event included nutrition education, interactive activities and resources for mental health support to help promote overall well-being.
2024 events
Nov. 10, 2024
Cancer Awareness at First Baptist Bracktown Church, Lexington
This event featured free A1C and blood pressure screenings, cancer awareness, education on nutrition/diet, mental and oral health, refreshments from Chef Ouita Michel, produce from Black Soil, tours through an inflatable lung and more. The event reached about 100 attendees.
May 19, 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month event, First African Baptist Mission House
This event featured mental health education and resources, education and interactive activities from UK HealthCare’s Integrative Medicine team, nutrition education, oral health education and refreshments. The event reached more than 150 attendees.
March 10, 2024
Colon Cancer Awareness Month event, Greater Liberty Baptist Church
This event featured colon cancer education, blood pressure education, nutrition education, oral health education, mental health education and refreshments. The event reached about 130 attendees.
2023 events
2023 Holistic Health Awareness Campaign
The Office of Health Disparities along with several community partners, including local faith leaders, sponsored this campaign throughout March 2023 during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer, affects the large intestine and is increasingly common and often deadly. In 2021, it was the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Kentucky. However, colon and rectal cancers are among the few cancers that are preventable.
The Office of Health Disparities partnered with more than 40 UK HealthCare team members and several community organizations for this campaign, which focused on colorectal cancer awareness and included screenings and prevention efforts for other types of cancer. The initiative reached more than 500 people across the community.
