NAACP Health Matters October 17, 2026 (virtual)

Fall Health Summit and Expo Banner Join us In-Person or Virtually for the Black Health Matters Fall 2026 Health Summit & Expo Make your health a priority in the Queen City! We are bringing the annual Black Health Matters Fall Health Summit & Expo to Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Meet us at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (3400 Beatties Ford Rd) for a full day of empowerment, resources, and vital health insights. Click Here To Register For Free Join co-hosts Eva Marcille, Sean Freeman, Olympia D, Akintunde, Natisha Lance, and DaShaun Johnson as they bring their energy, expertise, and passion to the Black Health Matters Health Summit & Expo in Charlotte. Get ready for an unforgettable day of health, inspiration, education, and community empowerment! Hear from a dynamic lineup of doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, health advocates, and fitness experts as they share valuable information to help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being. Register Now What to Expect FREE breakfast, lunch, giveaways, and health screenings provided on-site. Featured topics include lung cancer, dermatology, FSGS, autoimmune disease, ATTR amyloidosis, clinical trial education, multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, prostate cancer, and ATTR-CM, plus energizing fitness sessions throughout the day. Come ready to learn, move, ask questions, and connect. Click Here To Register For Free From Our Diamond Sponsors What You Should Know About Lung Cancer Join us for an essential session led by Dr. Rabih Bechara, MD, FCCP, Director of the Interventional Pulmonology Program for Advocate Health and Professor of Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine, this talk will provide critical insights into lung health, early detection, and the key information our community needs to navigate cancer prevention and care. Register Now