HU TO HOST 3rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HEALTH FAIR FOR MINORITIES

Hampton, VA - In an effort to increase healthcare awareness, Hampton University will host its 3rd Annual Healthy Choices for Minorities conference and health fair as part of the Healthy Hamptonians 2010 initiative on Oct. 16-17.  The event is free and open to the public.

Free health screenings and assessments will be available fore: blood pressure, blood glucose, blood cholesterol, hearing, body composition, posture analysis and the sickle cell trait.

Dr. Warren K. Ashe, associate dean for research at Howard University's College of Medicine, will give a keynote address on "Safeguarding Humans in Health and Medical Research: History and Ethics," in the Memorial Church on Wednesday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

The health fair will be held Oct. 17 in Holland Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Conference attendees can obtain information about proper diet, fitness, tobacco use, disease and other healthcare concerns.

The Healthy Hamptonians 2010 initiative is in support of the national health agenda "Healthy People 2010-Wellness for Life." The goals at Hampton University include improving the quality of life through collaborative efforts that promote healthy behaviors and create a healthy environment. The initiative also stresses the importance of reducing health disparities through multidisciplinary efforts that empower individuals.