{"id":45,"date":"2020-06-22T13:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/minorityhealthinstitute\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:19:01","slug":"community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/minorityhealthinstitute\/community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Youth Conference<\/p>\n

Full Gospel Assembly<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV 25703<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Pre-k Through 5th Grade<\/p>\n

Middle School, High School, and College, age 24<\/p>\n

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Healthy Heart Event<\/p>\n

Full Gospel Assembly<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV<\/p>\n

February 28, 2026<\/p>\n

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Black Policy Day<\/p>\n

Charleston, WV<\/p>\n

Capitol Complex<\/p>\n

February 24, 2026<\/p>\n

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Hypertension & Diabetes Presentation:<\/p>\n

Marie Redd Center<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV<\/p>\n

November 13, 2025<\/p>\n

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Department of Public Health Community Health Certificate Unveiling Event:<\/p>\n

Thursday, September 4, 2025<\/p>\n

Marshall University<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV<\/p>\n

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Provider Conference:<\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 2, 2025<\/p>\n

Marshall University<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV<\/p>\n

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Valley Health Systems “Summer Jam”<\/p>\n

Enslow<\/span>\u00a0Park<\/span>\u00a0Presbyterian<\/span> Church<\/p>\n

1338 Enslow<\/span> Boulevard<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV 25701<\/p>\n

August 9, 2025<\/p>\n

11:00 AM- 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

*Fun activities for children<\/div>\n
\u00b7 Vaccines and health resources<\/div>\n
\u00b7 Educational and community resources for families<\/div>\n

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A.D. Lewis Community Center<\/p>\n

Back to School Bash!<\/p>\n

August 8, 2025<\/p>\n

3:00 PM- 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

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Ebenezer Medical Outreach Center: Huntington Block Party: Fighting HIV Together<\/p>\n

Friday, June 27, 2025<\/p>\n

11:00 am- 2:00 pm<\/p>\n

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Annual National Minority Health Month Observance<\/p>\n

Marshall University Memorial Student Center (Student Plaza)<\/p>\n

12:00 pm- 2:00 pm<\/p>\n

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Youth Hypertension and Obesity Awareness Event<\/p>\n

12pm-3pm<\/p>\n

Full Gospel Assembly<\/p>\n

2101 10th Avenue<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV 25703<\/p>\n

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Full Gospel Assembly Healthy Heart Event<\/p>\n

1:00pm- 3:00pm<\/p>\n

2101 10th Avenue<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV 25703<\/p>\n

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Financial Workshop Literacy<\/span><\/div>\n
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Marshall University<\/p>\n

Smith Hall (2nd Floor)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thursday 2\/6\/2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Financial Literacy Workshop<\/p>\n

Marshall University<\/p>\n

Smith Hall (2nd Floor)<\/p>\n

Wed 2\/5\/2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

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Financial Literacy Workshop<\/p>\n

Marshall University<\/p>\n

Smith Hall (2nd Floor)<\/p>\n

Tuesday 2\/4\/2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

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WV WISEWOMAN Workshop<\/p>\n

2nd Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church<\/p>\n

642 E 4th Ave<\/p>\n

Williamson, WV 25661<\/div>\n

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WV WISEWOMAN Workshop<\/p>\n

Grace Bible Church<\/p>\n

September 24, 2024<\/p>\n

600 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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We are Here for You Event- Marshall University Counseling Departmen<\/p>\n

Memorial Student Center<\/p>\n

September 14, 2024<\/p>\n

11am- 2pm<\/p>\n

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WV WISEWOMAN Hypertension Workshop<\/p>\n

Shiloh Baptist Church<\/p>\n

Madison, WV (Boone County)<\/p>\n

504 King Ave, Madison, WV 25130<\/a><\/p>\n

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WV WISEWOMAN Hypertension Workshop<\/p>\n

DABS Country Cooking Restaurant<\/p>\n

301 Mercer St, Princeton, WV, 24740<\/p>\n

11 am- 1pm<\/p>\n

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Fairfield West Neighborhood Association Event (A.D. Lewis Center, Huntington, WV 25701)<\/p>\n

August 11, 2024<\/p>\n

3 pm-6 pm<\/p>\n

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Valley Health Systems<\/p>\n

World of Sports (Enslow Park Presbyterian and Valley Health Systems, Inc.)<\/p>\n

8-10-2024<\/p>\n

Enslow Park Presbyterian Church-<\/div>\n
1338 Enslow Boulevard<\/div>\n
Huntington, WV<\/div>\n

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Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Listening Tours<\/p>\n

Minority Health Institute<\/p>\n

Montgomery Listening Tour – July 10, 2024 Senior Visit Montgomery Rehab & Nursing – Residents 501 Adams Street<\/p>\n

Montgomery, WV, 25136 10-11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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EmpowerHER Workshop-Logan Mingo Area Mental Health, Inc.<\/p>\n

Wed 6\/26\/2024 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM<\/p>\n

174 LMAMH Central Road Logan, WV 25601<\/span><\/p>\n

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Farmer Pride Event<\/p>\n

June 18, 2024<\/p>\n

4 pm-8 pm<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinics 2023-2024:<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Huntington City Mission<\/p>\n

624 10th Street<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV 25701<\/p>\n

Time: Every 2nd Thursday and last Thursday of every month.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic:<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, December 28, 2023<\/p>\n

Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm<\/p>\n

Full Gospel Assembly, 2101 10th Avenue<\/p>\n

Huntington, WV 25701<\/p>\n

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6th Annual WV Minority Health Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 26, 2024<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.herald-dispatch.com\/news\/local-organizations-to-host-6th-annual-minority-health-fair\/article_73bbc948-76a2-11ef-b3ab-5b3ef69d05ca.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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5th Annual WV Minority Health Fair<\/span><\/p>\n

September 30, 2023:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.herald-dispatch.com\/multimedia\/photos-5th-annual-minority-health-fair\/collection_4096c37a-7029-5b75-a0a4-ca3d797606c7.html<\/p>\n

\"20231001The women of the Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta interact with Chardae Jones, RN, and Voter Registration Coordinator at the Fair.<\/p>\n

\"20231001Vanessa Alagah and members of the American Liver Association interact with each other.<\/p>\n

\"20231001Walgreens is pictured interacting with Shikeal Harris, MU Social Work Department Coordinator. Walgreens has participated in the WV Minority Heath Fair for 5 years, dispersing free Flu Vaccinations to minorities and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n

\"20231001Quick Response Team (QRT) is pictured. Participants walk around to the vendors.<\/p>\n

\"20231001Valley Health Systems Inc. is pictured. Valley Health Systems Inc. participated in the fairs by distributing COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations.<\/p>\n

5th Annual WV Minority Health Fair<\/span><\/p>\n

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023<\/p>\n

Where: Ritter Park, Huntington, WV<\/p>\n

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FREE COVID-19 Vaccinations, FREE Flu Vaccinations, Free Blood Glucose Testing, and several vendors throughout West Virginia will be present to disperse free goody bags, informative information, prizes, and more!<\/p>\n

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Community Connections Conference, June 1-2, 2023<\/span>
\nCharleston, WV<\/p>\n

The Marshall University Minority Health Institute\u2019s abstract was accepted to present at the Community Connections Conference in Charleston, WV. The topic was Addressing Healthcare Disparities: Access and Utilization of Services. Participants learned about data regarding healthcare disparities in West Virginia and West Virginia Minority Health Fairs and recommended strategies and solutions to address Healthcare Disparities for minorities and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n

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National Minority Health Health Month Event<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2nd Annual National Minority Health Month was held on Marshall University’s campus on April 12, 2023\u2014Theresa Galloway performed during this event. Shirley Birchfield and her team from Valley Health System did free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and brought awareness to the community. Several organizations and university departments participated in this event.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.herald-dispatch.com\/news\/national-minority-health-month-celebration-at-marshall-to-feature-free-resources-health-services\/article_0943170c-e1fd-57ea-8b7b-65cb8b2861c1.html<\/p>\n

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Minority Health Institute Plays Role in Overdose Preventative Care<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n