12-04-2025
Community health fair at CityThrift offers vital medical resources
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Vital medical resources, supplies and screenings were offered to people in the Miami Valley at the CityThrift St. Vincent de Paul parking lot.
The free Community Health Fair took place on Saturday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
It was hosted by Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine students in partnership with Premier Health. The event was designed to provide essential health services and promote healthy lifestyles.
'As medical students, we understand that there are several factors that impact one's health outside the health care setting, and we're looking to plant a seed in our community to promote well-being,' said Beth Ekeh, a third-year medical student at Wright State's Boonshoft School of Medicine.
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There were multiple educational activities for people of all ages. Highlights include those on hygiene, nutrition education, mental health, health care access, substance use and healthy lifestyles.
Premier Community Health's mobile clinic provided three screenings for attendees – BMI, blood pressure and blood sugar. The Mobile Mammogram Coach offered mammogram screenings.
Many WSU student organizations were present, including the Pediatric Interest Group, Student 2 Student, Teddy Bear Clinic, PsychSIGN, Emergency Medicine Interest Group, Hunger Alliance, Refugee Student Alliance and more.
Community organizations present included Premier Community Health, The National Kidney Foundation, DJ Stan The Man, Preschool Promise, Dayton Recovery Project, Alcoholics Anonymous and more.
Missed the fair? Another upcoming health event is the Greater Dayton Minority Health Month 2025 Expo on Saturday, April 19. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Dayton Metro Library.
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