The Kentucky LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair was held in Lexington over the weekend, providing attendees with valuable information about resources in the community. Hosted for the first time, the event aimed to connect individuals with various organizations and services primarily related to health and wellness.
Among the over 40 vendors present at the fair were health-related organizations and other groups like Camp Beacon, the Lexington Pride Center, and Trans Parent Lex. Attendees had the opportunity to access information from a wide range of providers and learn about available resources in the community. Rapid HIV tests were also offered for free to attendees.
Shannon Ashley spearheaded the fair in response to a growing need for LGBTQ+ individuals to have access to health resources and information. The success of the event has prompted discussions of potentially hosting it again next year. Glenn Means, a member of the fair’s committee, emphasized that the event sends a powerful message of commitment to providing LGBTQ+ individuals with necessary support within the healthcare space.
