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The Nobles of Kazah Temple #149 and Daughters of Kazah Court #117 AEAONMS, Inc. held their annual joint NCHI Health Fair for residents of the City of Opa-locka.
The purpose of the National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) is to promote education and awareness regarding diseases and health conditions that disproportionately impact communities of color and to eradicate their associated health disparities. NCHI aims to improve the lives of Prince Hall Shriners, Daughters and the communities they reside in through the financial support of healthcare research and national outreach efforts.
“The Kazah Temple #149 and Kazah Court #117 Health Fair is an essential gathering, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being, offering knowledge and resources that pave the path to a healthier, happier live, ” Honorary Past Imperial Potentate Pierre Rutledge, Imperial Council Treasurer of AEAONMS, Inc. accounts.
The health fair was organized by Noble Leslie Elus and Daughter Brenda Parks, NCHI Directors within the Oasis of Miami. Health fair attendees received a free breakfast, workshop on kidney health, family support resources, CPR demonstration, medical screenings, and consultations courtesy of Chen Medical Center and Broward College School of Nursing. Free medical screenings offered included blood pressure, body mass index, and bone density. Community members in attendance also earned community service hours for their participation.
Chen Senior Medical Center’s mission is to honor seniors with affordable, VIP care that delivers better health. Inspired by his own experience with a life-threatening illness, Dr. Jenling James Chen developed an innovative medical system to deliver medical services that would provide superior level of care and make a positive and measurable impact on patients’ lives. Since its inception, Chen Senior Medical Center has been committed to turn the healthcare system around and make it more focused, convenient and effective for seniors.
