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African American and Indigenous People Health Fair

2020-02-08 11:00:00 2020-02-08 16:00:00 America/New_York African American and Indigenous People Health Fair Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People. Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, February 08
11:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-08 11:00:00 2020-02-08 16:00:00 America/New_York African American and Indigenous People Health Fair Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People. Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room

Library Partnership Branch

Library - Large Meeting Room

Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People.

Health care professionals will be presenting various health solutions that plague the African American community. 

Come hear a variety of presenters and health care workers about health concerns of African Americans and Indigenous People, including alternative and holistic health services.

Facilitated by Dr. Padma K.A. Shakoor D.A.O.M., one of the hosts of Muzik & Medicine: Live and Direct on WMBT 90.1 FM.

Areas will be represented by a mental health counselor, a licensed therapist, an acupuncturist, a Reiki practitioner, an energetic healer and a psychologist. Topics such as eastern, western and holistic medicine, yoga, Tai chi, meditation, and Qigong will also be discussed. There will also be a interactive aspect to the program.

Logo for American Universal Medicine   Logo for Muzik and Medicine  Logo for WMBT 90.1 FM

Presented by American Universal Medicine https://www.facebook.com/AmericanUniversalMedicine/
and sponsored by Muzik & Medicine: Live and Direct on WMBT 90.1 FM.

Library Partnership Branch

Phone: 352-334-0165
Branch manager
Tina Bushnell

Hours
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Mon, Jan 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed

About the branch

The Library Partnership: A Neighborhood Resource Center, is a collaborative effort between the Alachua County Library District, Partnership for Strong Families, Department of Children and Families, and United Way of Central Florida.  The center is designed as a one-stop resource for a variety of programs which included a full-service library branch.  Approximately 30 different agencies provide programing on site.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside Table
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue.... more
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue. Also answering patron’s questions while studying for the GED.

Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Parking Lot
The UF Health OB/GYN Mobile Outreach vehicle will be on site to offer services regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 4:00pm
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.  

Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside Table
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
“AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2” a four-part film series

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue.... more
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue. Also answering patron’s questions while studying for the GED.

Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
An all-inclusive monthly reading club.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
The UF Health OB/GYN Mobile Outreach vehicle will be on site to offer services regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
VITA is a program through the United Way that provides free tax assistance.