Hamilton County
Minority
Health Fair

Our Mission

Your Health, Your Power:
Empowering Our Community,
One Check-Up at a Time

Thanks to You!!

2024 was

Who We Are

Dedicated to promoting health equity, Minority Health Fair (MHF) strives to bridge healthcare disparities in underserved communities. With a rich history of 23 years, MHF hosts an annual event that brings together over 600 individuals for free health screenings and access to essential resources. Our team of 100+ passionate volunteers, including members of Divine 9 organizations, and 70 vendor partners, work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare services.

See how your support as a sponsor or vendor can make a lasting difference in our community.

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2024 Event Impact

In 2024, the Minority Health Fair demonstrated its unwavering commitment to empowering underserved communities by providing 5,043 services and screenings to address critical health, wellness, and education needs. With over 600 registered attendees, the event offered life-changing resources in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Key Takeaways:

The fair bridged healthcare disparities by offering free services that many might not otherwise have access to.
Early detection and prevention services helped save lives and encouraged attendees to take proactive steps in managing their health.
The event fostered empowerment and education, equipping individuals with the knowledge to make healthier lifestyle choices.
A diverse audience of all ages and backgrounds came together, reflecting the event’s success in reaching and serving the most needed communities.

By uniting healthcare professionals, educators, and wellness advocates, the Minority Health Fair continues to deliver transformative care and resources, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthier, more informed life.

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Join us as a sponsor or vendor for the 2025 Minority Health Fair and help us continue this incredible legacy. Your support can empower even more lives in our community.

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The Minority Health Fair delivered 2,071 health screenings, addressing some of the most pressing health concerns in the community. Key services included:

404 sickle cell tests to detect a critical condition prevalent in underserved populations.
296 blood pressure checks to identify risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
182 prostate screenings (PSA) to aid in the early detection of prostate cancer.
174 HIV/Hep C tests to promote awareness and treatment of infectious diseases.

These screenings provided attendees with critical knowledge and resources to take control of their health.

Health
Screenings

With a focus on prevention and informed decision-making, the fair offered 1,950 education and awareness services. Highlights included:

Information on women’s health and birth control to support reproductive health and family planning.
Colon cancer awareness sessions to emphasize early detection and prevention.
Insights on organ and tissue donation through TN Donor Services, empowering attendees to make life-saving choices.
Tobacco cessation education to help individuals quit smoking and improve overall well-being.

These services equipped attendees with the knowledge to lead healthier, more informed lives.

Education & Awareness

Promoting holistic well-being, the event featured 1,022 wellness services, including:

152 car seat education sessions, ensuring children’s safety during travel.
136 CPR training sessions, teaching attendees lifesaving skills for emergencies.
169 hospice consultations, providing compassionate guidance for end-of-life care.

These services underscored the fair's commitment to addressing physical, emotional, and practical needs in the community.

Wellness Services

For over two decades, the Minority Health Fair has embodied the theme "Your Health, Your Power: Empowering Our Community, One Check-Up at a Time." Since 2002, we have been dedicated to closing the health gap and transforming lives through access to free health services and education.

Our impact over the past 23 years includes:

Partnering with more than 80 organizations to bring critical health resources to underserved communities.
Providing over 10,000 individuals with free health screenings and educational opportunities, empowering them to take charge of their well-being.

This ongoing legacy reflects our unwavering commitment to making healthcare accessible and creating stronger, healthier communities. Together, we continue to build on this foundation, one check-up at a time.

Our 23-Year Journey of Service

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What We Do

The Minority Health Fair is a vital initiative dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of underserved communities in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Guided by our mission, "Your Health, Your Power: Empowering Our Community, One Check-Up at a Time," we strive to provide accessible and essential health resources that promote wellness and empower individuals to take control of their health.

Each year, we offer a variety of FREE screenings and evaluations, including:

Mammography and lung scans
Podiatry and dental evaluations
Prostate and cardiac screenings
Diabetes assessments

Your participation—as an attendee, volunteer, vendor, or sponsor—helps us make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most. Together, we’re building a healthier and stronger community, one check-up at a time.

The Minority Health Fair serves as a critical resource in the Chattanooga community, offering free health services to address the pressing healthcare needs of underserved populations.