Community Events
September 2024
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cholesterol Awareness Month
| Date | Time | Address | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Giant 1535 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 | Giant Wellness Center: The center staff will provide information on the importance of cancer screening and will include valuable educational materials on health and cancer prevention. We will offer guidance to individuals who may require assistance navigating the screening process. Join us as we strive to promote awareness and empower individuals in their journey toward better health. |
| 09/14 | 10:00am-2:00pm | The Well at Oxon Run, 300 Valley Avenue, SE., Washington, DC. | 27th Annual Harvest Day and Health Fair:The center’s staff will share life-saving cancer screening information for breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers. |
| 09/17 | 10:00am-3:00pm | TBD | Vida Senior Center’s 11th Annual Community Health Fair (Feria de Salud 2024): A wonderful event for the seniors and the community! RLCCP will partner with Vida to offer services available to seniors in the city. |
| 09/28 | 10:00am-2:00pm | 1615 3rd Street, N.W., WDC 20001 | Mt Sinai Baptist Church Health Fair: -General cancer prevention education and early detection information -Colorectal cancer screenings through FIT Kits distribution -Prostate cancer screening navigation -Lung cancer risk assessments |
October 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
| Date | Time | Address | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | 1535 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 | Giant: The center staff will provide information on the importance of breast cancer screening and will include valuable educational materials on health and cancer prevention. We will offer guidance to individuals who may require assistance navigating the screening process. Join us as we strive to promote awareness and empower individuals in their journey toward better health. |
| 10/10 | 11:30am | Culmore Family Resource Center: 3304B Culmore Court Falls Church, VA 22041 | Breast Education Session: What is breast cancer? How can I reduce my risk of getting it? This workshop will answer these and many other questions related to breast health and early detection. The workshop discusses common myths, presents signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and discusses nutrition and exercise as ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer. |
| 10/11 | 11:00am | Springfield Family Resource Center 7224 Commerce Street, Apt.T-2 | Breast Education Session: What is breast cancer? How can I reduce my risk of getting it? This workshop will answer these and many other questions related to breast health and early detection. The workshop discusses common myths, presents signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and discusses nutrition and exercise as ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer. |
| 10/12 | TBD | Prince George’s County | CSC and NCNW Community Health & Wellness Day |
| 10/19 | 12:00pm-3:00pm | TBD | Prince George’s County Men Who Cook in Pink!: Come and enjoy culinary creations specially prepared by residents and local celebrity chefs from throughout the county. Food, music and giveaways! |
| 10/26 | TBD | National Mall | LUNGevity Breathe Deep DC: Lung Health Resource Fair, interactive demonstrations, and wellness activities! Register here |
| 10/26 | 10:00am-3:00pm | Vermont Ave Baptist Church , Washington, DC | Vermont Avenue Baptist Church Fall Festival |