Seniors that are part of the SLNA senior program enjoy the proceedings at the 4th annual SLNA Health & Wellness Fair held at the Crystal Community Center on Friday, May 5, 2023. Photo Courtesy SLNA
CRYSTAL, Minn. – The Sierra Leone Nurses Association of Minnesota (SLNA) hosted its fourth annual Health & Wellness Fair at the Crystal Community Center on Friday, May 5, 2023. The association welcomed the community to learn about their health and also provided the business community with an opportunity to connect and promote their products and services.
Free and open to the public, the event offered a variety of resources, demonstrations, trainings and entertainment. Seniors that are part of SLNA’s senior program were also a visible presence.
A member of the Sierra Leone Nurses Association of Minnesota demonstrates how to do chest compressions and administer CPR during the association’s 4th annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Crystal Community Center on Friday, May 5, 2023. Photo Courtesy SLNASierra Leone Nurses Association of Minnesota (SLNA) president Ms. Kumba Kanu addresses the audeicne at their 4th annual Health & Wellness Fair at the Crystal Community Center on Friday, May 5, 2023. “Our goal is to promote health and wellness in our community,” she said. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberMr. Thomas Rose, owner of Omolara Kitchen shares some of his delicious food at the fair. Foods such as Banana Bread Chin Chin, Gari Canya, Bennie Cake, and Granat Cake samples were shared and available for purchase. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberMs. Mercedes Akinseye and Dr. Joy Frestedt represented The Minnesota Clinical Research Alliance at the Sierra Leone Nurses Association of Minnesota Health & Wellness Fair. MCRA educates the public about the importance of clinical research and the importance of participating in them especially for people of color. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberSeniors that are part of the SLNA senior program enjoy the proceedings at the 4th annual SLNA Health & Wellness Fair held at the Crystal Community Center on Friday, May 5, 2023. Photo Courtesy SLNAKelly’s Candles was one of the attractions at the 4th annual SLNA Health & Wellness Fair. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberGlobal Fatherhood Foundation (GFF) founder and executive director, Mr. Sam Mwangi, was one of the vendors at the Sierra Leone Nurses Association Health Fair. He said his organization offer support, mentorship, and empowers new fathers and also raises awareness on the societal challenges fathers face. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberThe African Career, Education & Resources, Incorporated (ACER)’s Ms. Aru Sasikumar had a table with information on the services the non-profit offers. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberMs. Daphne Dixon Thomas promotes her Eva D Rose jewelry line and book at her table. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberA vendor displays a colorful assortment of African ware and artifacts that were available for purchase at the Sierra Leone Nurses Association of Minnesota Health & Wellness Fair. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine WebberMs. Kayi Samay and Ms. Malisamai Vue join represented Hennepin County’s Department of Health and Human services which offers parenting support starting at pregnancy. The two said they support parents throughout the child development phase. Mshale Staff Photo by Jasmine Webber
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