Family Health Day this Sunday, Oct. 8, to feature screenings, flu shots, giveaways and games

Monday, October 02, 2023

Cincinnati Children’s and First Ladies for Health will team up again for this year’s Family Health Day, which will be held at 10 area churches this Sunday, Oct. 8.

Free health screenings and flu shots will be available for adults and children of all ages. In addition, the event will feature raffle prizes, gift cards and food – plus games and activities geared to kids and teens.

All members of the public are welcome to attend the family friendly event, which will be held rain or shine. Dozens of organizations are collaborating with Cincinnati Children’s and First Ladies to stage Family Health Day, an annual event that began in 2014.

First Ladies for Health is a faith-based organization of pastors’ wives who empower parishioners and other members of the community to make informed decisions about their own health.

“This event has been a blessing for so many in our community,” said Regina Lynch, first lady of New Prospect Baptist Church in Roselawn. “On several occasions through the years, we have been able to catch and potentially prevent serious health issues. We look forward to serving our communities each year.”

Health providers from Cincinnati Children’s and Kroger will offer flu vaccinations at no charge for anyone 6 months or older at all 10 churches. In addition, various locations will feature experts who can provide vision and dental screenings.

Screenings and/or information will also be available on dental care, asthma, sickle cell disease, Alzheimer’s, fall prevention, nutrition, cancer (breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, and ovarian), blood pressure, brain health, HIV, glucose screenings, health insurance (Medicare and Medicaid) plus maternal and child health.

Family Health Day locations and times:

• Allen Temple AME Church, 7080 Reading Road in Roselawn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Bethel Baptist Church, 2712 Alms Place in Walnut Hills, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Carmel Presbyterian Church, 3549 Reading Road in Avondale, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Ave. in Paddock Hills, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Mother of Christ Catholic Church, 5301 Winneste Ave. in Winton Hills, 1 to 3 p.m.
• New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 26 W. North Bend Road in Carthage, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• New Life Temple Church, 4836 Ward St. in Madisonville, 1 to 3 p.m.
• New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 6434 Simpson Ave. in College Hill, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• New Prospect Baptist Church, 1580 Summit Road in Roselawn, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Rock of Salvation Church/Iglesia Roca de Salvacion, 260 Fairbanks Ave. in Sedamsville, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Mammograms can be scheduled inside mobile units operated by several area health systems at three locations on Oct. 8: New Prospect Baptist Church in Roselawn (TriHealth, call 513-569-6565); Corinthian Baptist Church in Bond Hill (Mercy Health, call 513-686-3300,option 1); Carmel Presbyterian Church in Avondale (UC Health, call 513-584-7465).

More than 20 organizations will participate in Family Health Day. Sponsors include Cincinnati Children’s, Kroger, Interact for Health, the Center for Clinical & Translational Science & Training, Humana and Cincinnati State.