About this episode

This episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Health Fair, focusing on health, wellness, and community issues.

**Celebrating 40 Years of Health and Wellness at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Health Fair** This weekend, the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Health Fair is marking a major milestone - its 40th anniversary. As we celebrate this incredible achievement, we're also highlighting the importance of health and wellness in our community. Join us as we explore the latest developments in healthcare, from the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis to the latest advancements in medical technology. In this episode, we're joined by Tamara Franklin, Director of Community Engagement, Eskenazi Health and also Dr. Virginia Caine, the Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Marion County Public Health Department, who shares her expertise on the cyclosporiasis outbreak and the importance of proper hygiene and food safety. We also discuss Matthew Knowles, the father of Beyoncé, who's here to discuss his personal story of getting breast cancer and his advocacy work for cancer awareness. Plus, we're joined by a panel of comedians, including Pretty Tony, Cree Summer, and Riot Riot, who share their experiences and insights on the power of laughter and clean comedy. But it's not…

People in this episode

Host: Tina Cosby

Guests: Tamara Franklin, Dr. Virginia Caine, Matthew Knowles, Pretty Tony, Cree Summer, Riot Riot

Topics covered

• health and wellness
• community engagement
• cyclosporiasis outbreak
• cancer awareness
• mental health
• clean comedy

Keywords

• health fair
• Indiana Black Expo
• cyclosporiasis
• breast cancer
• mental health
• clean comedy
• community health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eskenazi Health, Marion County Public Health Department

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