The Expo brought together families, community organizations, and health advocates for a day focused on wellness, prevention, and empowerment. Attendees had access to free health screenings, educational materials, and trusted resources designed to support healthier individuals and families. For our department, the event represented an important opportunity to engage directly with the community and share practical tools that promote healthy living.

Throughout the day, faculty and staff connected with families, answered questions, and distributed healthy recipes from the Department of Public Health Sciences cookbook—a resource developed to make nutritious, culturally relevant meals more accessible. These conversations reinforced the value of meeting people where they are and providing information that can be immediately applied in everyday life.

“It was truly gratifying to learn that the community regards UConn as a pillar of educational support. Many families expressed their appreciation to Public Health Sciences for sharing healthy recipes from our department cookbook.” ~ Jini Korcz

Hearing directly from families about the impact of UConn’s presence underscored the importance of sustained community partnerships. Events like the Black Family Wellness Expo highlight how academic institutions can play a meaningful role beyond campus—supporting prevention, education, and trust-building in the communities we serve.

The Department of Public Health Sciences remains committed to advancing health equity through community‑engaged research, education, and outreach. We are grateful to the organizers, partners, and families who made this event such a meaningful success, and we look forward to continuing this important work together.