Below is a schedule of Omaha-area Bi-National Health Week events being held in the metro area today.
Bi-National Health Week spotlights the culture and health needs of the Hispanic population. It began as a partnership between California and Mexico 17 years ago. It has now expanded into 24 states, including Nebraska.
UNMC is co-sponsoring Omaha-area activities, which run Oct. 15-20.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Latino Tobacco Summit — Metropolitan Community College-South Campus, Room No. 108, ITC Building, 2909 Edward “Babe” Gomez Ave.
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Tobacco Prevention, Room No. 120, Health Pros Workshops
- 5 to 8 p.m. — Latin Women, Conference Center, Families Tobacco & Cancer
Wellness Living presentations — Metropolitan Community College-South Campus, Conference Center, ITC Building, 2909 Edward “Babe” Gomez Ave.
- 9 to 10 a.m. — Latinas in Action, Gaby Ortiz Workshop, Gemma Wolden
- 10 to 10:30 a.m. — Nutrition Workshop, Carmen Reaber
- 10:30 to 11 a.m. — Gold’s Gym Workshop, Tomas Covos
Informational booths from “ACTIVATE OMAHA!” and FURIA ROJA Soccer Academy also will be on display.
UNMC Community Health Clinic — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., 5155 S. 36th St., free HIV tests with 20 minute results; $15 fee for sexually transmitted diseases testing and treatment, call 595-2296 for an appointment.