Madison Avenue Christian Church and Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved to hold health fair

Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) along with Northern Kentucky University’s Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) will host a neighborhood health fair on Monday, September 30, 5-7 p.m. at the church, 1530 Madison Avenue, Covington.

The event will be held outdoors in the parking lot and will include a cookout sponsored by the church. Swag bags will be available for attendees along with medical and social resources.

Lynn Brown RN who heads up several NACU community sites is working together with MACC volunteers in planning the free event that is open to all Northern Kentucky residents in need of free health screenings and advice.

“The mission of NACU is to reduce health disparity by improving health for the most vulnerable population,” said Lynn Brown “We are looking forward to once again serving the vulnerable population of Northern Kentucky and are grateful to the wonderful organizations we are partnering with to provide important health services at the upcoming health fair.”

The health fair will include HIV and Hep C testing, hands-only CPR, mental health resources, SNAP Kynector, street outreach, pharmacy resources, nutrition education, homelessness resources, addiction resources, diabetic shoes and screenings, blood pressure screening, vision screening, flu shots, vaccines for uninsured and first aid education.

The following agencies will participate in the health fair including Kenton County CAC, NKY Health, Target4, Sun Behavioral, Brighton Center, Welcome House, Urban Outreach, Faith Community Pharmacy, Kenton County Extension Center, Emergency Shelter NKY, Brightview, Elite Medical Supply, and Northern Kentucky University.

“With the help of so many great community partners, we are pleased to provide support for those in need and to many who are lacking access to proper health care resources,” said Senior Minister Chinna Simon. “We are blessed to have the support of the NKU Nurse Advocacy Center and so many others who want to help make a difference in the lives of people in our community.”

A Disciples of Christ affiliated church, Madison Avenue Christian Church has an over 100-year commitment to the citizens of Covington, currently hosting a robust community meal program for those in need and sponsoring a Samaritan Car Care program that assists women with families who are unable to afford the cost of routine maintenance and minor repairs to their cars. MACC’s dedicated church members and hundreds of community volunteers serve on average, 15-20,000 hot meals a year, and over 400,000 meals have been served since the beginning of the program in 2004.

To learn more, visit: http://www.Mchurch.com .

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