 Women residing in Viewfort and surrounding communities will granted the opportunity to gain information on maintaining healthy lifestyles and receive health checks following a women's health health at the Viewfort Wellness Centre. Public Health Nursing Supervisor for Region 5, Jasmine Daniel says this activity is necessary and timely as it catered to working women who are unable to access the service during the working week and those who can't afford the medical services. This health fair, we think that it is very important because we've seen some cases of breast cancer and cervical cancer in our region and with early detection, we really want to echo the importance of early detection and screening. Because with early detection and screening, you are able to get early treatment diagnosis because breast cancer and cervical cancer are not necessarily have to be a death sentence. So if you get the early treatment and early diagnosis, you can get treated and you do not necessarily have to lose a loved one. Participant of the Women's Health Fair, Gretchen Jacobs-Mercier says she's extremely grateful for this activity and encourages other women to get health checks done regularly. Cancer runs in my family, both breast cancer and colon cancer, so I've always been well aware that it's something I personally need to stay up to date on, my wellness checks and the different tests, like the pap smears that are available. And so I came today so thankful that it was going to be close to home and free of charge and it was going to be on a Sunday so I could actually attend to it and be prompt about it. You've got to know how well you are and how well you are not. So you've got to come and at least start from some point to know where you are health-wise and then you just have to monitor it. It's critical. Another participant, Natasha Tusses says she's very pleased to gain information which will empower her to improve her overall health. I heard it was open to the public and I thought that it was necessary to come here today to find if I have any underlying issues medically and that I could get the different benefits like your mental, your nutrition and other medical requirements checked. The Women's Health Fair offered the services of breast exam, pap smear, gynecology consultation, dental services and sexual and reproductive health consultation. The fair also featured information on various health topics such as mental health, breast health and healthy lifestyles. Reporting from the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, I am Fennel Neptune.