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Health conference to be held in Kimball
By Kate Krivanek
McDowell County -- Diabetes education is the focus of a health conference in McDowell County this weekend.
The Council of Southern Mountains is teaming up with the West Virginia Office of Minority Health to host a diabetes seminar on Saturday.
The event will be held the Kimball Memorial Building.
Organizers say African Americans are the target audience for this conference.
According to Randal Johnson, Executive Director with the Council of Southern Mountains, says, "It's vital that we start having innovative programs and initiatives to overcome this disparity."
The seminar happens from 9am-4pm Saturday. Attendees will get information on prevention, eating habits, and coping with the disease. |
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