Community Health Fair

Join Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian for a free Community Health Fair in Central Brooklyn. Stop by for cancer screenings, HIV testing, flu shots, health workshops, one-on-one time with local health organizations and so much more. No appointment or insurance required for most services. Bring your family, ask questions, and take a real step toward taking charge of your health. Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Medgar Evers College, 1638 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY Free and open to the public SCREENING AND CARE -Prostate Screening -Breast Screening -Lung Screening -Rapid HIV Tests -Flu Vaccinations -Health Workshops -Preventive Education -Community Partner Resources MOBILE VANS ON-SITE Weill Cornell Imaging Health Screening Van The Weill Cornell Imaging Health Screening Van will be parked on-site offering no-cost, fast lung screenings — a low-dose CT scan that can catch lung cancer early, before symptoms begin. You may be eligible for a free screening if you: Are age 50–80 (or 50–77 for Medicare) Are a current smoker, or quit within the last 15 years Have a 20+ pack-year smoking history (WCINYP staff can help you calculate this) No insurance? WCINYP has options to help you get screened. What to expect: a quick phone or in-person eligibility check, a painless 5-minute CT scan aboard the van, and results within 1–2 days. If anything needs follow-up, their team will help coordinate next steps. Note: the van requires climbing 6 steps and is not wheelchair-accessible. Ask staff on-site about accessible screening locations if needed. Call 646-962-5864 to book your screening, or just stop by the van during the fair. Bridging Access to Care Mobile Health Unit Bridging Access to Care (BAC), Brooklyn's first HIV/AIDS organization, serving the community since 1986, will be on-site with their mobile health unit offering free, confidential testing and support, no appointment or insurance required. Available on the BAC mobile unit: Rapid HIV testing & counseling Hepatitis C testing STI screenings Mental health and substance use screenings On-the-spot referral and linkage to ongoing care, including PrEP/PEP and supportive housing services Confidential and open to everyone. Testing is free regardless of insurance status, and results from rapid tests are typically available the same day. What to expect: a private conversation with a member of BAC's Care Team, a quick and painless test, and same-day results with support connecting to follow-up care if needed. All confidential and judgment-free. Stop by the BAC van during the fair, or call 347-505-5176 to learn more about their ongoing services in Brooklyn. What Else to Expect -Genetics & Personalized Cancer Prevention Program: free Tyrer-Cuzick breast cancer risk assessment -Meyer Cancer Center: PSA (prostate) blood test appointment -Cougar Country Food Pantry (Medgar Evers College): free food items Talks & Workshops -The Power of Prevention: a cancer screening discussion with Dr. Daniel Margolis, Dr. Melissa Reichman, Dr. Joseph Osborne, and Brooke O'Neill -BRAVE: Breast and Reproductive Cancer Awareness Through Vital Education: with Claudia Duarte and Vrushali Thakkar Exhibiting Partners Afro Pink · Ambry Genetics · American Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) · American Cancer Society · Bridging Access to Care · Church Avenue Merchants Block Association (CAMBA) · Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project (CHAMP) · Emblem Health · Genentech · Heritage of Pride (NYC Pride) · Lantern House Clubhouse (Goodwill) · Medgar Evers College, Cougar Country Food Pantry · NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Cancer Prevention & Control; Environmental Exposure Assessment & Education; Early Intervention) · Oasis Community Pride Center · SHARE Cancer Support and Education · Summit Home Health Care · Weill Cornell Community Clinic · Weill Cornell Lung Cancer Screening Program · Weill Cornell Surgery, Breast Surgery · Weill Cornell Meyer Cancer Center · NYP Brooklyn Methodist, Radiology Presented By NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital · Columbia University Medical Center, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center · Weill Cornell Medicine, Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center · Weill Cornell Imaging · Medgar Evers College, CUNY With generous support from: Genentech (a member of the Roche Group) and Ambry Genetics Getting There Medgar Evers College is located at 1650 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY, in the heart of Central Brooklyn. The site is accessible by public transit, and directions by car, transit, or on foot are available on the map below.