Free Public Workshop In Newark: Be The ‘CEO’ Of Your Health

NEWARK, NJ — For the first time in its decade-long history, Black Health Matters (BHM) is bringing its health summit series to the city of Newark.

The Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit and Expo will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at the Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology, 498-544 West Market Street in Newark.

The event is free and open to the public. To register or learn more about the topics and speakers, click here.

Here’s what to expect, according to a news release from organizers:

“The day is dedicated to inspiring attendees to be ‘the CEOs of their health’ by offering engaging educational panels, workshops, music, fitness sessions, and free health screenings and immunizations. Medical clinicians will join specialists in health, wellness and chronic illness and celebrity guests who are passionate about bringing health awareness to the community. Attendees will be offered a complimentary breakfast and lunch and free giveaways and prizes will also be distributed throughout the day.”

Some highlights will include:

• “Enlightening 30-minute presentations by leading experts on women’s health, kidney disease, shingles, mental health and well-being, prostate health, lung cancer, rare disease, multiple myeloma, physical fitness, and more.
• “The stellar roster of hosts, presenters, and panelists, includes Malik Yoba, Actor, Activist, Founder, Yoba Development and Summit Co-Host; Rolonda Watts, Actress, Producer, Award-Winning Journalist and Summit Co-Host; Dupre’ Kelly, City Councilman, West Ward, Newark NJ, Hip Hop Icon, and Summit Advisory Board President; Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr, 10th District of New Jersey; and Elijah Westbrook, Emmy-Award Winning Reporter, CBS2News New York and Summit Moderator. There will also be a special musical performance by Mark Gross, Sr., Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist, and the TD Jazz for Teens from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.”
• “Debra Fraser-Howze, Founder and CEO of Choose Healthy Life, will be presented with the BHM Champion Advocate Award, and Akbar H. Cook, Westside High School Principal and Amazon Best Selling Author, will be presented with the BHM Champion Impact Award.”
• “DaShaun Johnson, aka “The Guru of Abs” fitness expert will jump start the day by leading an invigorating 30-minute workout session.”
• “Unprecedented access to free on-site health screenings for eyes, hearing, glucose, high blood pressure, and mental health will be available, as well as free COVID test kits and boosters for COVID.”

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