KCKCC to Host Community Health Fair

Kansas City Kansas Community College is hosting a Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 on the KCKCC Main Campus, 7250 State Ave. The fair is open to everyone and free to attend.

The goal of the fair is to provide students, staff, faculty and community members with an opportunity to maintain their health and well-being by utilizing a variety of services and vendors participating in the event.

Among the resources at this year’s fair are:

• Free flu and COVID shots (available for those 6-years and older)
• Free A1C screenings
• Free HIV and STI testing
• Free dental cleanings
• Free blood pressure checks

Other vendors and groups scheduled to attend the Community Health Fair are:

• Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America Chapter
• American Red Cross
• Cleveland University: Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences
• Immunize Kansas Coalition
• KCKCC Counseling and Advocacy
• KCKCC Human Resources (for benefitted employees)
• KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center
• K-State Research and Extension
• Lupus Foundation of America
• MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
• Mercy and Truth Healthcare Ministry
• Midwest Transplant Network
• MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault)
• Nurture KC/Walgreens Flu Clinic (bring insurance or receive a voucher)
• Heartland RADAC – Regional Alcohol & Drug Assessment Center
• Shelter KC - KC Rescue Mission
• Sickle Cell Disease Association of the Midwest
• Swope Health (mobile dental)
• The Vital Stretch
• University of Kansas Medical Center- Diabetes Institute, providing FREE A1C testing
• Vibrant Health
• Vivent Health, providing FREE HIV/STI testing
• Westport IV Nutrition
• Wyandot Behavioral Centers
• Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic (mobile unit)
• Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging (caregiver support, nutritional programs and in home care)
• Cornerstones of Care
• Barbara Webb Breast Cancer Awareness
• KCKCC Drug Free Schools and Communities
• Community Blood Center (blood drive)

Additional details can be found on the KCKCC website or by contacting Student Health Services of KCKCC at 913-288-7217 or nurse@kckcc.edu.