Event Overview: Community Health Fair at the University of South Carolina
Who: The University of South Carolina (USC), the City of Columbia, Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, and various health partners.
What: The City of Columbia is set to engage in a significant health initiative by participating in the University of South Carolina’s Community Health Fair. This event is designed to promote health and wellness within the community and to highlight the advancements in health sciences at USC, reaffirming its commitment to public health education and outreach.
The Community Health Fair promises to be a vibrant, family-friendly occasion, bringing together health resources, information, and services under one roof. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various health topics and receive free health screenings. In addition, the event will showcase updates from the health sciences campus and provide educational materials to attendees.
Noteworthy highlights of the fair include an array of informational booths hosted by numerous stakeholders in the health community. Participants can look forward to engaging with representatives from prominent health institutions and organizations, including:
– The City of Columbia
– USC School of Medicine Columbia
– Brain Health initiatives
– The Aphasia Lab
– Psychology Services Center
– FoodShareSC
– Athletic Training programs
– Brain Research Across Development
– College of Nursing
– Prisma Health MedEx Academy and many others
These booths aim to offer insights into a wide spectrum of health-related topics and services, from mental health support and nutrition initiatives to athletic training and brain research, ensuring that the fair caters to various aspects of community wellness.
When: The Community Health Fair will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: The event will take place at C.A. Johnson High School, located at 2219 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204.
Significance: This fair is not just a health event; it is a celebration of community engagement and proactive health management. With rising health concerns affecting populations globally, local initiatives such as this fair play a crucial role in raising awareness, fostering preventive measures, and ultimately encouraging a healthier lifestyle among residents of Columbia and the surrounding areas. By bringing together a diverse group of health professionals and community partners, USC aims to cultivate an environment where knowledge and resources for health improvement are accessible to all. This aligns with broader objectives of improving public health outcomes and supporting the health sciences educational framework at the university.
