“Pretty Healthy Fair” to bring free health services to Cobb

The Pretty Healthy Fair hosted by the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the PEARL Foundation Inc. returns Sept. 21 at 10 AM at Fair Oaks Recreation Center (1465 West Booth Road Extension SW, Marietta, GA 30008). This event is free and open to the public.

More than 40 healthcare-related businesses will offer free services such as blood pressure screenings, HIV testing, yoga and Zumba demonstrations, healthy food samples, and education for the community.

“This will be our biggest health fair to date,” said Lauren Johnson, event chair. “We encourage everyone to come and gain valuable information to enhance your health. You can ask questions and get the resources you need to improve your wellness."

Additionally, residents will be able to register for Dashing Through the Square 5K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, taking place on December 21 at the Marietta Square. This race, also hosted by the PEARL Foundation Inc. and Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., helps to provide funding for scholarships and other community initiatives benefiting Cobb County.

“Our chapter focuses on excellence in the service we provide the Cobb County community,” said Angela Sumbry, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter president. “Our health fair continues to grow, and we are proud to create opportunities for the public to interact with health, fitness and wellness professionals. Our purpose is to educate our community about healthier living so they can live their lives to the fullest.”

For more information and to register, visit akarhozetaomega.org or search “Pretty Healthy Fair” on Eventbrite.

The following community partners will provide free services:

• AID Atlanta: HIV testing and counseling
• Ambetter (by Peach State Health Plan): Information distribution
• Arose Home Care Services, LLC: Information on home care services
• Aspiring Advocacy Group, LLC: Cancer screenings
• Ayoka Production: Afro-Fit by Samba demo
• Brilliant Eyes Vision Center: Eye exam
• Charge Up Campaign: Nonprofit for cancer survivors
• Cobb & Douglas Public Health: HIV education, educational materials, condom distribution
• Correct Consultants: Blood pressure, height and weight screenings
• Dr. Melissa Briscoe Lamarche: Posture screenings and education
• Drug Studies America: Healthy snacks and prizes
• Empowerment Resource Center: Counseling, health education, distribution of safe sex kits
• Emory University Gynecology and Obstetrics Division of Family Planning: Recruitment for paid research studies, information and condom distribution
• Front Row Yogi, LLC: Yoga/meditation demonstration, giveaways
• GeorgiaCares: Information on Medicare, counseling and giveaways
• Georgia Dermatology Partners/Gwinnett Dermatology: Skin cancer screenings
• GirlTrek: Information distribution
• Home Care 4 U: Blood pressure screenings and giveaways
• Integrative Wellness: Information on holistic lifestyles, detoxing and self-care
• KHS Consults: Cancer screenings
• LL Dance and Fitness: Zumba, Pilates and kickboxing demonstrations
• Mary Kay: Skin training with cleaners and moisturizers
• Mercer University Atlanta: Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings
• Meta-Vibe Morphic Fitness: Health information
• Mindful Therapy Works: Mental health information, consultations and giveaways
• NAMI Cobb: Mental health literature
• New York Life: Financial consultation, educational material, distribution of financial literacy coloring books for children
• Primary Care Plus, PC: Height, weight, hypertension screenings
• Providence Family Dentistry: Dental screenings
• Saving Our People: Blood pressure, heart rate checks, BMI calculation
• Serenity Enterprises: Information on healthy living
• Shawne’s JP Life: Protein smoothie samples
• SheCooksATL: Healthy cooking demonstration
• Silver Street Transportation: Information distribution
• SK Fitness Training LLC: Detox drink samples, fitness information
• Southside Behavorial Lifestyle Enrichment Center: Information about mental health services
• Strong Link Therapy Services: Speech and language screenings for children, stroke and brain injury consultations for adults
• The Duality of Vitality: Information distribution
• The Shafiq Group: Health screenings
• Trinity Home Healthcare: Information distribution
• True Medical Supplies: Raffle
• WellStar: Blood pressure, glucose/cholesterol and bone density screenings