ORLANDO – The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention Inc. (CMWP) in collaboration with the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida Inc., Florida Department of Health in Orange County, Advent Health, and Florida Hospital will host the 19th Annual Caribbean Health Summit. This free community event will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Dr. James R. Smith Center, located at 1723 Bruton Blvd., Orlando. The event will start from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the afternoon.
The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention is committed to saving lives through prevention, education, awareness, linkage and referral. The summit is the perfect vehicle to highlight the importance of early detection through the various health screenings, such as Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Alzheimer’s, HIV/STD’s, Dental, Eye exam, and mental wellness, just to name a few. The community will have the opportunity to take advantage of these free screenings during the day, in addition to some fun activities for everyone.
The theme of this year’s event “Make Mental Wellness a Lifestyle” was adopted by the planning committee to emphasize the importance of taking control of one’s mental wellness, which has affected so many Americans over the past two years due to the pandemic. At this year’s summit, health experts will share important strategies to make healthy choices in prevention of diseases; as well as improving wellness and quality of life.
This year’s event is being co-chaired by two community leaders who have been active in promoting healthy lifestyles and health equity in our communities. Anna V. Eskamani, State Representative of the 47 District stated, “It is my honor to help co-chair the 19th Annual Caribbean Health Summit right here in Orlando! This event is the only one of its kind with a crucial focus on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our community. In Tallahassee and back home in Central Florida, we’re doing everything we can to reduce barriers to accessing healthcare and invite our family, friends, and neighbors to take advantage of this great opportunity for care.”
While Orlando City Commissioner, Bakari Burns of District 6, said “I’m delighted that the 19th Annual Caribbean Health Summit is being hosted in District 6 at the Dr. James R. Smith Center. This free event will provide essential health screenings for residents in not just my District but our city, county, and region. From eye and dental exams to mammograms and mental health assessments, the Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention Inc. is providing information and access to healthcare that so many in our community need.”
Since its inception of this event in 2002 attendees have traveled from many different cities, such as Miami, Winter Haven, Daytona Beach, Haines City, Ocala, Kissimmee, and Gainesville to attend the event in Orlando. This family-oriented event will include activities for both adults and children alike.
CMWP is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization with the mission to enhance the health, wellness, and quality of life for diverse populations in Central Florida. Celebrating its 27th year in the community, this nonprofit has a well-defined history of providing health education and outreach to Central Florida’s minority population. CMWP is an established non-clinical setting, health education and outreach agency in Orlando, Florida. The organization has successfully partnered with community and social agencies to effectively address the health education needs of Central Florida’s minority communities.
For more information about CMWP, please call (407)648-9440 or visit our website at www.cmwp.org.