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Join MetroHealth and the Vernon Family Foundation for the inaugural Multicultural Women’s Health Fair & Empowerment Expo to celebrate women from every background and stage of life, to empower them to be advocates for their own health and wellbeing.
Featuring Cynthia Bailey, former Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member and advocate for women’s health.
*Please select "No Insurance" when asked for insurance.
*Please select "No Insurance" when asked for insurance.
Doors will open at 11:00 am and all screenings will be available until 4:00 pm.
A variety of community organizations will also be on site providing resources and information.
12pm - Advocating for Your Health: How Women Can Impact Public Policy | |
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Learn how you can make an impact on women's health at the federal, state and local levels of government. |
Featuring U.S. Congresswoman Shontel Brown Panel: Local and State Government Officials |
3:15pm - Cardiac Arrest: Taking Charge of Your Heart | |
Learn about what to do when you or a loved one is experiencing a heart attack and how to reduce your chances of cardiac arrest. |
Featuring Nicole Ward, Philanthropist, and Co-Founder of Make Them Know Your Name Foundation Featuring Meera Kondapaneni, MD, Director of Heart and Vascular Center, MetroHealth |
4pm - A League of Her Own | |
Attend this exclusive interview focusing on leadership, building a lasting legacy, and maintaining loyalty in the dynamic world of sports and media. | Featuring Susan "Dee" Haslam, CEO, Haslam Sports Group Featuring Dr. Victory Vernon, author and mentor Sponsored by the Vernon Family Foundation |
1 pm Health Talks and Movie Screenings |
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Choose from one of the following 6 options at 1pm: "Below the Belt" Documentary, 1 pm screening followed by panel discussion at 2 pm (in the same room)“Below the Belt” exposes widespread problems in our healthcare system that disproportionately affect women through the lens of endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 10 women. Panel to follow documentary. |
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2 pm Health Talks and Screenings |
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Choose from one of the following 6 options at 2pm: "Below the Belt" Documentary Panel discussion (screening shown at 1 pm)Panel discussion begins Panelists:
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Communication and Personal Development |
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Mom, Business Owner & Companion: Managing Multiple Roles and Businesses Speaker: Vanessa L. Whiting, Franchise Owner |
11:30 am |
Mic Drop from The Top: Using Your Voice to Be Your Own Cheerleader Speaker: Jacquelyn Bailey, PhD |
1:30 pm |
Professional Development and Entrepreneurship |
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More than a Home-Based Business: Branding and Building your Empire
Speaker: Jasmine Dixon, Non-profit Executive |
12:30 pm |
Content is the New Currency: How to Create and Manage Digital Content
Speakers: Jennifer Wainwright, Content Writer, and Rainell Vernon II, Youth Lead |
1:30 pm |
Beauty Boss: Learn How to Start and Grow Your Own Beauty Business Speaker: NeCole Cumberlander, Business Owner and Cosmetologist |
2:30 pm |
Finance and Wealth Management |
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Smart Money Moves: How to Invest Your Money Wisely and Grow Your Wealth Speaker: Meltrice Sharp, CPA |
12:30 pm |
Financial Literacy: How to Budget, Save, Invest, and Manage Your Money Wisely Speaker: Kena Pitts, Banking Executive and Financial Consultant |
1:30 pm |
Career and Workplace Development |
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Code Switching: How to Navigate Ethical Dilemmas and Challenges in the Workplace Speaker: Debra Adams Simmons, Business Executive |
11:30 am |
I Wear the Pants Too: Navigating Male-Dominated Workplaces and Thriving Speaker: Martina Moore, MD, Ph.D., Counselor |
12:30 pm |
Combating Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace Speaker: Terrence Carr, Outreach and Education Coordinator, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
2:30 pm |
Life Transitions |
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I’m a Senior: Reinventing Yourself from Retirement and Beyond Speaker: Alexandria Johnson Boone, Entrepreneur and Non-profit Executive |
11:30 am |
Real Estate and Property Management |
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The Keys to the Airbnb: How to Turn Your Property into a Profitable Airbnb Rental Speaker: Joshua Jackson |
2:30 pm |
Exposed - Overcoming the Pressure of Social Media to Fit In Speaker: Cha'nae King |
11:30 am |
Exposed - Girl Talk - Self-Worth Panel Discussion: Cha’nae King, Skylar Cumberlander, Arrione Steele, Kierra Sheard-Kelly |
12:30 pm |
Girl, How’s Your Mental? Overcoming Mental Health, Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Speaker: Dr. Ciara Dennis Morgan, Clinical Director of Minority Behavioral Health |
1:30 pm |
From Girls to Greatness - Empowerment and Authentic Selves Speaker: Arrione Steele |
2:30 pm |
Activities and Vendors |
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Hands-on CPR and AED Demonstrations Meditation with Kim Rush, Inner Bliss Yoga Studio Muralist Activity Artists include:
Photobooth Experience Tour the MetroHealth Mobile Mammography Coach Vendors for SheShop Cooling Comforts |
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Clinical and Community Resources |
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Clinical and Community tables will be available from 11 am to 4 pm in the activation area. Clinical Services and Department Tables Community Resource Tables |
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Entertainment Schedule |
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The day will be filled with music, dancing and a variety of food options. Featured Musical Guest 3:00 p.m. Performance by Kierra Sheard-Kelly |
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Food Vendors |
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Anna in the Raw |
Round-trip transportation to the Multicultural Women’s Health Fair & Empowerment Expo at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is available from two locations starting at 10 am:
MetroHealth Cleveland Heights Medical Center - West Entrance
MetroHealth Glick Center - Main Entrance
To schedule free shuttle service, 216-778-7066 and request the Women’s Event Shuttle*
*The Shuttle is only available to Multicultural Women’s Health Fair & Empowerment Expo event participants and will only run on Saturday, September 30, 2023 between 10 am and 5:30 pm.
Parking Options Adjacent to Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland (PDF)
North Coast Harbor Lot/Dock 32
101 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44114
A shuttle service will take attendees to and from the convention center.
Cost $6
MetroHealth and other community organizations will showcase a variety of employment opportunities with on-site interviews. Network with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Managers from multiple organizations. There will be opportunities for on-site job placement, so be sure to bring your resume!
Information and referrals will also be provided for a range of additional job offerings from across the System.
In addition, a wide variety of community organizations will be offering employment opportunities with on-site interviews.
AKA Construction | AME International Health Commission | Bellefaire JCB |
Chocolate Girls | Cleveland Housing Partners | Courage to Caregivers |
Dress for Success | Economic and Community Development Institute | Edwin's Culinary |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Faith Credit Union | Hudec Dental |
I'm In Transition | Jumpstart | Ohio Guidestone |
Paul Mitchell | Step Forward | Village of Healing |
Youth Opportunities Unlimited |
Bring your resume and come prepared to begin your new employment journey!