Now More Than Ever
Bright Futures Now, Inc., community partners to host a health fair at Magic Island Park
Charleston, WV— The fifth annual Westside Community Health Fair will commence for a third year at Magic Island Park in Charleston, WV on Saturday, September 6, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m.
“I had the opportunity to take blood pressure and hand out health education cards at the Westside Community Health Fair. The event was smoothly run and provided Charleston residents with incredible resources regarding many aspects of health and wellness. As a medical student at WVSOM, it was inspiring to see such a resilient community come together to target such critical issues while also allowing me to practice my skills in a real-life setting. I am really looking forward to the next event, and I cannot wait to see how it grows over the years with the help of amazing sponsors,” said Lexi Lohfelm, student at West Virginia School Osteopathic Medicine.
“Directing people to the right resources is vital to the communities here in Kanawha County. A lot of folks just simply do not know the steps to take to get the help or assistance they need. Our goal is to make that easier for them. They need to know we are paying attention to the issues at hand and are willing to pull all the resources that we can together to help. Our health fairs have been successful in bringing knowledge to the people the past few years and together is how we do this.” said Dr. Bishop Haley with Bright Futures Now, Inc.
Community Impact
Hosted by Bright Future Now, Inc., many state and local organizations, vendors, and sponsors will partner to help make a difference in the Westside of Charleston and beyond. The goal is to increase the reach by providing more services
and letting folks know what help is available for all the Westside and its surrounding communities. The health fair will provide a day of food and fun for folks of all ages as well as free health screenings, flu vaccinations, resources, and so much more.
Shuttle Services:
Through a partnership between Bright Futures Now, Inc. and the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT), individuals will be able to access free transit to the Westside Community Health Fair. KRT will provide two shuttle buses running continuously for the Westside Community Health Fair. One shuttle will pick up from the East End at Carroll Terrace (1546 Kanawha Blvd E., Charleston, WV 25311) and the other from the Westside. Passengers will be dropped off between Tennessee and Ohio Streets across from Magic Island. The shuttles are also ADA compliant and can accommodate wheelchairs.
For questions about transportation to the Westside Community Health Fair, contact:
KRT at (304) 343-3840.
For more information including a full list of shuttle locations for the Fair, visit:
https://www.bfni.net/westside-community-health-fair ###
About Bright Futures Now, Inc.
Bright Futures Now, Inc. assists families with economic, educational, health and legal needs through developmental projects that incorporate standards of community stability and care that will transform lives.
For more information, please contact:
Elder Denise White
(304) 400-4111
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For more information:
https://www.bfni.net/westside-community-health-fair
Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Charleston.
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