Empowering Health: Eastern Oklahoma Black Nurses Association Hosts Community Health Fair in Tulsa-Metro

The Eastern Oklahoma Black Nurses Association is hosting a health fair this weekend in Tulsa-metro with the goal of improving the health of women and children. The organization aims to increase health literacy and connect individuals with available community resources, while also prioritizing education on reducing disparities among people of color and ensuring children are vaccinated.

According to Linda DeJear, the lack of education contributes to many health issues, highlighting the importance of awareness to educate and empower individuals to take advantage of available resources in Tulsa. In response to this issue, the organization has partnered with the Tulsa Health Department and BlueCross Blue Shield to provide necessary immunizations through the Oklahoma Caring Van.

Speakers and vendors at the health fair will focus on enhancing women’s health, covering topics such as safe sleep demonstrations and maternal child health discussions by OB-GYNS. Lisa Allen emphasized that the national organization is dedicated to improving maternal health and implementing policies to address the high mortality rates among Black women after childbirth, stressing the need for addressing biases and potential racism in healthcare.

The free health fair will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Lacy Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with approximately 15 vendors present. The Oklahoma Caring Van will also be offering vaccinations for children in need during the event.