Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Show map
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3400 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216

Contact: Laurel Browne
Phone: 404-431-4177
Email: [email protected]
Site: https://bhmfall2026summit.vfairs.com/en/registration-form

On Saturday, October 17, Black Health Matters (BHM) is hosting an action-packed Fall Health Summit & Expo at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (3400 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Fall Summit is a free, day-long event offering culturally relevant health information, expert panels, community resources, breakfast, lunch, and wellness giveaways. Our goal is to meet people where they are and help them take control of their health. The Fall Summit isn't just an event; it is a call to action because, as a community, our health is our wealth. 

Black Health Matters (BHM) is the nation’s leading health and wellness platform for Black and Brown communities. Founded in 2012, BHM’s mission is to inspire meaningful change through purpose-driven health initiatives for evidence-based disease management and wellness. As a result, BHM’s vision is to be the leading resource for health and wellness for communities facing barriers to healthcare, and to create a transformative impact that prioritizes well-being and closes gaps in health outcomes. Health Summits are one of the ways we accomplish this goal.

BHM invites the Charlotte community to prioritize their wellness by joining this impactful day of education, empowerment, and action. Attendees will be joined by Actress Eva Marcille, Actor Sean Freeman, WBTV Reporter Natisha Lance, Comedian Akintunde, and WBTV Assistant Program Director Olympia D for this inspiring day of wellness with topics focused on nutrition, kidney disease, fitness, heart health, cancer, and more. From working out with the Guru of Abs (Dashaun Johnson) to free onsite screenings valued at over $700 (A1C, cholesterol, blood pressure, mammograms, blood glucose, etc.), attendees have a variety of activities to engage in and to learn more about their health status.  

Free Screenings Available: 

• A1C 

• Blood Pressure 

• Brain Health 

• Cholesterol 

• FeNO 

• Glucose 

• HIV 

• Kidney Function 

• Liver Function 

• MGUS - Multiple Myeloma 

• Pregnancy 

• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)  

• Vision