Members of Winnipeg’s neediest community will have easy one-on-one access to medical professionals at an inner-city health event Saturday.
Lighthouse Mission and the Exchange District Pharmacy are joining forces to present the first-ever In the Know Inner City Health Fair and BBQ. Attendees will have access to a healthy BBQ meal, as well as the opportunity to meet with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nutritionists, diabetes educators and more.
The mission is a longtime staple of Winnipeg’s downtown, providing support to the poor for over 100 years. Nathaniel Friesen, its community outreach coordinator, said the health fair is a continuation of Lighthouse’s goal of strengthening the community and giving people a chance at starting on a healthy path.
“Lighthouse Mission is about building community, restoring dignity and improving lives,” he said.
“Partnering with Exchange District Pharmacy and members of the healthcare community here in Winnipeg is a great step toward building healthy lives within our community.”
The In the Know Inner City Health Fair and BBQ takes place Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in front of 180 Henry St.
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