HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University's School of Nursing will be presenting this year’s conference with the theme of “Health of the Black Family: How to Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years.”
This year’s conference wants to educate not only Hampton University but the Hampton Roads community as well. Discussions will be held of strengthening the Black Family structure in seven of the nine dimensions of health, which include physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, and social.
Focuses for this conference will be on oral health, financial planning, emotional wellness, nutrition and wellness, child health, and much more.
The conference will be held on March 13-15, 2019.
“This is our 41st year of holding The Conference on the Black Family. I initially saw a need for dialogue in the African American community in 1978 and it’s even more prevalent today,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.
A health fair will be on the last day of the conference, March 15th, where activities such as physical fitness, line dancing, CPR/first aid demonstration, and health screenings will take place.
“This year's theme for the Black Family, 'How to Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years,' resonates not only with health maintenance information for the community but also with vibrant activities such as line-dancing. Be prepared to experience the celebration of the Black Family like you have never done before," said Dr. Jackie Sharpe, Chair, Black Family Conference 2019.
The opening keynote speaker will be renowned surgeon and health disparities researcher who is the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Dr. L.D. Britt. Also Dr. Trenance Williams.
For more information visit Hampton University’s website.
