- The University of Florida's College of Nursing will host the first North Central Florida Health Festival on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville.
- The free festival will feature health screenings, mobile health units, wellness checks, fitness demos, and kid-friendly activities.
- Mammograms are available by appointment at the event without insurance through UF Health Cancer Institute's Mobile Cancer Screening Connector.
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the University of Florida’s College of Nursing will host the first North Central Florida Health Festival on Saturday, March 7.
The free community event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave., Gainesville, and is expected to bring together campus partners, clinical providers, health professionals and community organizations for a day centered on education, wellness and connection for all ages.
The theme for the festival is “lighting the way together.”
“As we celebrate 70 years of impact, we are excited to gather with our community to focus on what matters most. Health, access and partnership,” said Dr. Jacobi I. Bedenfield, director of immersive experimental learning for the UF College of Nursing, in a press release. “This festival embodies our belief that when we light the way together, healthier communities follow.”
Other highlights for the festival include:
- Free health screenings and wellness checks
- Mobile health units and outreach services
- Interactive health and education booths
- Informational tabling by campus and community groups
- Fitness and mindfulness demonstrations
- Kid-friendly activities and giveaways
- Local vendors and live entertainment
Mammograms will also be available by appointment through the UF Health Cancer Institute’s Mobile Cancer Screening Connector. Insurance is not required for the procedure. To schedule an appointment, call 352-359-5184.
Health care providers, community organizations and others are invited to get involved as sponsors or participants in the festival. For more information, contact Bedenfield at bedenfield@ufl.edu.