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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
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
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Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Kids have fun with musical instruments.

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
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.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!