Phipps Neighborhoods Hosts Community Health Fair

 

NEW YORK – On Friday, August 19, 2022, hundreds of Bronx residents came out to a festive community health fair hosted by Phipps Neighborhoods’ COVID-19 Disparities Initiative at Crotona Park. This inspiring Day of Action event featured free health screenings, a Zumba class, a DJ, face painting, raffles, and back-to-school supply giveaways, along with PPEs and COVID Home Test kit distribution and referrals to health care providers.

“This health fair offered our organization a great opportunity to partner with community groups to bring health screenings, much needed school supplies, and a day of fun to Bronx families,” said Andre White, Executive Director & CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods. “This was a wonderful event, and we appreciate the support we received from both our partners and the community as a whole.”

Partners at the event included State Senator Luis Sepulveda, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, MetroPlus Health, Montefiore, Acacia Network, Essen Health Care, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NY Reach, Morris Heights Health Center, NYPD, FDNY, ACS, NYC Commission on Human Rights, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender Based Violence, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, Bridge Builders Community Partnership, Vertex, Center for Employment Opportunities, Riders Alliance, Girl Wow, Destination Tomorrow, and Argus Community.

Source: Risa Heller Communications

Photo credits: Phipps Neighborhoods