Today Otis Moss Jr. Medical Center had a health fair event called the “Live Long Live Strong ". My capstone group and few other nursing students from other groups volunteered at the event. This event offered free health screenings for blood pressure, lead toxicity, vision, hearing, HIV, podiatry, nutrition, memory, mammogram, and others. Outside in the parking lot there were vans from Mammovan, Ronald McDonald, Health Department, and Cleveland Fire Department. My capstone group prepared for this event throughout the summer and I felt nervous in the beginning to organize the event. Once the event began it went by very quickly. I had a great experience working with the staffs from other organizations. This event was a great public health experience. It felt rewarding to help the Fairfax community by providing free health screenings and education.
This event not only offered free health screenings but also entertainment for the community. There was an area outside called the Kids Fun Land where children can go and play. We had sprinklers, balloons, face tattoos, slide, and a smoothie stand for the children in the community. Characters such as Ronald McDonald, Scooby Doo, and Spider Man also came to the event to play with children. We also had free raffles at the event for adult and children bike, membership at the gym, and gift cards. Some of the community members and volunteers had a hula hoop competition at the event. Participating in these fun events seemed to bring the community together. People who came to the event seemed to have a great time. I hope Otis Moss will continue to host this health screening event in the future. This was the ninth year for the Live Long Live Strong event. Overall, the event was a great success and I would love to see the event again next year.
I know many people who worked with several of the sponsoring agencies who spoke well of the event and felt also that it was well received. Great work Otis Moss group and other FPB volunteers!
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