Hundreds Attend Minority Health Fair

It was all about health today at the East Gate Town Center hundreds waslked through ailes of 105 vendors offering services to close the minority health gap.

Karen Scott brought her entire family.

"My dad has diabetes of course. I have high blood pressure so it was good for us to get out," says Scott.

Get out and get rare free services.

Eye exams, chiroptractic massages and check ups were just some of the things various companies had to offer.

Organizers say diseases like diabetes and cycle cell attack minorities at a high rate, making

health education is no joke.

"We are providing access to surgeons, doctors you name it. The importance is to get people plugged in to the health care centers," says co-organizer Chris Ramsey.

However, the debate on Healthcare Reform has left parts of the nation unplugged.

While President Obama's plan promises lower costs and less red tape many are afraid the national health care system's quality will sink.

"In my opinion all of the questions and shouting should have happened a long time ago," says Scott.

And others like Jean Yates are taking the time now to have fun learning with her community, but also to ask questions on health care at the health fair.

"I know that healthcare affects everybody. We all need good health care something that will help not hurt us," says Yates.

There will be a town hall meeting coming to our area.

Congressman Zach Wamp will be at Cleveland this coming Monday to discuss health care reform.

It starts at 11 A.M at the Dixson Center at Lee University.