Health & Wellness
Advancing Health Equity in Our Community
Black communities continue to face significant health challenges, including higher rates of being uninsured, greater barriers to accessing healthcare due to cost, and disproportionately poorer health outcomes. Black women, in particular, experience higher rates of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, lupus, and several forms of cancer, contributing to persistent health disparities that impact families and communities nationwide.
Health is influenced by more than medical care alone. Factors such as access to quality healthcare, education, housing, nutritious food, transportation, safe environments, and economic opportunities all play an important role in overall well-being. These social and economic conditions can contribute to gaps in health outcomes and access to care, making community-based solutions essential.
We believe lasting change begins with collective action. By increasing access to healthcare services, expanding health education and wellness resources, promoting preventive care and early detection, and connecting individuals with trusted community partners, we can help empower people to make informed decisions about their health. Community events, health screenings, educational workshops, and outreach programs all play an important role in raising awareness and encouraging healthier lifestyles.
When healthcare providers, community organizations, local leaders, and residents work together, we can better identify community needs, reduce barriers to care, and create meaningful, sustainable solutions. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we can help build healthier communities and advance health equity for current and future generations.
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Good Health Wins (GHW)
Good Health WINs is a national health equity initiative that works to reduce health disparities by increasing access to trusted health information, preventive care resources, and vaccination education. Through community outreach, partnerships, and advocacy, the program helps individuals and families make informed health decisions while promoting healthier outcomes in underserved communities.
At NCNW Richmond Section, we support Good Health WINs by connecting our community with valuable health resources, educational opportunities, and wellness initiatives that encourage lifelong healthy living.
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Annual Health Fair
Our Annual Community Health Fair, held each year on the third Saturday in August, is designed to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed health decisions. Through health education, wellness information, and basic health screenings and assessments, attendees can learn about preventive care, identify potential health risks, and connect with organizations and services that support healthy living. By bringing together healthcare professionals, community partners, and local resources, the event promotes overall well-being and encourages proactive steps toward a healthier future.
“The health fair introduced me to resources I didn't know existed and encouraged me to be more proactive about my health. It was informative, welcoming, and beneficial for my entire family.”
– Community Health Fair Attendee
Join Us This August
Be part of a day dedicated to health, wellness, education, and community connection. Whether you're attending, becoming a vendor, or sponsoring the event, you'll play an important role in connecting our community with valuable resources, services, and opportunities that support healthier lives.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A VENDOR OR A SPONSOR
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Community Outreach
Our goal in developing an information table is to raise awareness about health issues that have a significant impact on the black community. We actively engage in events with the primary aim of disseminating crucial health and immunization information to individuals of all ethnicities, with a strong focus on the black community. Please consider clicking the button below to submit a formal request to have NCNW Richmond participate at your upcoming event, we would love to be a vendor.