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#sicklecellgettogether #scdwellnessencounter
Images from last year's Wellness Encounter (from l to r): VOWW Founder & CEO, Stefanie Worth at Pfizer's display, Wayne Mobile Health van in front of the Bridge Center, and participants getting heart healthy with line dancing by DHI Fitness.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
1-4 p.m.
Bridge Center Library
9928 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48204
A free event!
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Adults, children, caregivers & friends welcome!
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Health assessments for any participants - insured or uninsured (If insured, providers will work with your insurance.)
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Party games and prizes
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Gift card giveaways
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Adult support group connections
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Space for grievers and Winged Warrior tribute
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Line dancing lessons
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Registration preferred (Saves check-in time on-site and helps us plan for refreshments!)
PLUS
An in-person, Michigan specific session for parents and caregivers of school-aged children, “Talk to a Teacher: Sickle Cell and Special Ed.” This in-person workshop lets you talk with a special education teacher about 504 and IEP Plans, accommodations, learning environments, how children are assessed, and what you can expect. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to save your space.
Adults with sickle cell disease often experience challenges accessing quality care and maintaining their health. VoWW’s Wellness Series pairs fun with health education to help mitigate SCD complications for adult Warriors by providing assessments that can establish a baseline for care or provide interval health status insights. The food, fun, and giveaways add to the day with chances to win gas, grocery and pharmacy gift cards along with other prizes just for showing up.
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Wellness Encounters help put more of your health in your control. ​​
Wayne Mobile Health Services
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General health screenings
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Diabetes, cholesterol, kidney function
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Blood pressure screening
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Linkage to care and community resources​
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Influenza vaccinations (5 years and older)
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Bring ID and insurance card. Uninsured individuals welcome.
Questions? Call (833) 688-I-VOW (4869) or email us at change @ sicklecellvow.org.
Thank you to our partners
