‘Black Health Matters’ summit offers free health screenings

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A free healthcare event today in downtown Atlanta aimed to close the healthcare gap for Black Americans. Black Health Matters held their annual winter summit today. It was a free event where anyone could get potentially life saving health screenings. Organizers say it’s an opportunity that not enough people have access to. RELATED: ‘Black Health Matters’ expo addresses disparities in healthcare, eliminating stigma Rolling Out Magazine President Dr. Rashad Richey said, ″There are massive disparities already existing in our arena of healthcare, and when it comes to healthcare access, information becomes the difference between life and death.” Black Health Matters offered screenings like breast exams, blood testing and thyroid checks. Normally these would cost someone about $750, but it was all free at the event. Copyright 2024 WANF. All rights reserved.