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100 Black Men Host 5th Annual Family Health Day

Local Organization Brings Health Fair to H Street NE Corridor

On Saturday June 28, 2008, the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC, Inc (100 BMGWDC) were joined by more than 200 residents from the District, Maryland and Virginia that took advantage of their 5th Annual Family Health Day. More than 30 local and national health groups were on hand as well at the Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th Street NE.    

The 100 BMGWDC recruited more than 30 local and national health care organizations to provide awareness, education, screenings, and diagnostic exams. AARP also conducted special interview sessions to get local residents to discuss health care disparities. The interviews were part of their national “Divided We Fall” campaign. With more than 40 million uninsured Americans, the 100 BMGWDC believes offering free health care service to disenfranchised neighborhoods is critical.

 “It was great to see individuals, families and seniors take advantage of our Family Health Day,” said Jesse Parker, Chairman of the 100 BMGWDC. “This is the 5th consecutive year the 100 BMGWDC has had the opportunity to bring together healthcare providers and partners to provide a service that many people in the District are lacking  – access to quality healthcare. We will work continue to provide this service to our community.

City Council President Vincent Gray and Ward 5 Councilman Harry Thomas both attended the health fair shook hands and took advantage of a few of the screening processes. The 100 BMGWDC worked with AARP, Aetna, the Red Cross and Radio One to make Family Health Day possible. 

“The access to affordable health care is crucial for every resident of the district,” said Marvin Dickerson, President of the 100 BMGWDC. “Although mentoring is our foundation, our organization has a strong focus on health care. The focus of our national conference and leadership conference this year has and will continue to be focused on health.”