Omaha families gathered on Saturday for a lively health fair organized by the Pink Lotus Project, a nonprofit founded in 2017 to promote breast cancer awareness and preventive health care. The event combined practical health services with family-friendly activities, reinforcing the message that understanding your health numbers is a vital first step toward better well‑being.
Free health screenings for all ages
Attendees received complimentary blood pressure checks, glucose screenings and other basic health assessments. Volunteers from local clinics and hospitals staffed the stations, offering guidance on interpreting results and recommending follow‑up care when needed. “You gotta know your numbers to really know where you are, which your status, in terms of your health,” said Tisa Hardin‑Partridge, founder and CEO of the Pink Lotus Project. “A lot of people are suffering with things that they don’t even know. They might have hypertension, or pre‑diabetic, or anything like that, and they’re not going to the doctors to get those numbers, so this is a good way to come get some free screening.”
Mayor supports community health initiatives
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. praised the effort, noting that supporting health‑focused events strengthens the city’s overall quality of life. “I think it’s important to show people support who might be going through a difficult health challenge. And I believe it’s important to be a good partner when it comes to health, and we are actually going to make 2027, the year of health,” Ewing said.
Family fun alongside education
Beyond the medical services, the fair offered an all‑you‑can‑eat pancake breakfast, face painting, a photo booth and raffle prizes, creating a festive atmosphere that encouraged families to stay and learn together. Organizers hope the combination of fun and information leaves participants with a clear, actionable message: knowing your numbers is an important step toward better health, and no one has to face the journey alone.
Looking ahead
The Pink Lotus Project plans to continue hosting similar events throughout the year, expanding outreach to additional neighborhoods and partnering with more local health providers. By making preventive care accessible and enjoyable, the organization aims to reduce the impact of breast cancer and other chronic conditions in the Omaha community.
Original reporting: KMTV 3 News Now (Scripps) – local — read the source article.
