Talk, health screenings, exhibits planned The UW community and the general public are invited to attend the first Minority Health and Health Disparities Fair on May 11 and 12, at the UW Health Sciences Center. The event will begin on Friday morning, May 11, in Hogness Auditorium with a lecture for high school students by renowned Johns Hopkins Medical School neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson. He will give another presentation for the UW community and general public from 2 to 3 p.m. in Hogness Auditorium. The Saturday, May 12 event will be from noon to 5 p.m. in the UW Health Sciences Building and its adjoining courtyard.
Admission is free.
Free health screenings for children's teeth, diabetes, cholesterol, bone marrow, hypertension, osteoporosis, body composition, asthma, and aging evaluations. There will be door prizes of certificates, memberships, and products from area restaurants, health stores, amusement parks, and health clubs. Members of the University of Washington 2001 Rose Bowl championship Husky Football Team will also attend.