May 22, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center (MHRC) along with the Bessemer Building Healthy Communities Coalition is co-sponsoring Bessemer Health and Wellness Day, Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunbar Abrams Community Center, 2715 6th Avenue North in Bessemer.

Participants can receive a number of health screenings free of charge, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, vision, body fat, sickle cell and HIV/AIDS and will be able to speak with health professionals about any concerns they may have about their health. There also will be food, fun and music.

For more information, call 205-934-6889.