Prevention First™ Community
Health & Wellness Day
Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent
Saturday, October 31, 2026
8am-2pm
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
8045 Harriet Tubman Lane Columbia, MD 21044
FREE
Open to the community
Learn • Screen • Prevent • Thrive
Join us in person for a fun and inspiring day focused on Oral-systemic health and wellness! This community event is all about empowering you to take charge of your well-being. Guided by the Bikoi Model™, Prevention First™ is designed to go beyond a traditional health fair by connecting oral health, overall health, prevention, lifestyle, mental well-being, and access to care. Through an interactive prevention journey, participants will learn, receive screenings and health education, connect with community resources, identify practical next steps, and be encouraged to follow through on their health goals.
The initiative brings together healthcare professionals, community organizations, businesses, volunteers, and families around one shared purpose: helping people recognize health risks earlier and take action before preventable conditions become crises.
Arrive with questions, leave with a plan
The Experience
• Participants receive a Prevention First™ Health Passport and move through a structured 12-station journey.
• Stations combine education, appropriate screenings, practical prevention activities, resource navigation, and referrals. Please note: screenings are educational and not a medical diagnosis.
• The journey culminates in an Action Lab where participants identify a realistic 30-day prevention commitment.
• Participants complete the experience with resources, follow-up information, and a Prevention First™ Wellness Gift Bag.
First 250 attendees receive a free wellness kit!
12 Health Journey Stations
- Welcome & Prevention First™ Passport
- Bikoi Model™ Discovery Hub
- Mouth-Body Connection
- Know Your Numbers
- Diabetes & Metabolic Health
- Food as Prevention
- Sleep Is Medicine
- The Calm Zone
- Move for Life
- Prevention Starts Young
- Age Well / Women’s & Family Wellness
- Community Resource Village & Action Lab
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Our Impact
What if we could reach people before disease becomes a crisis?
For years, the Dr. Bikoi Foundation has worked to expand access to oral-health education, preventive care, wellness resources, and community outreach both locally and internationally. From early outreach in Silver Spring to initiatives across Maryland and abroad, the Foundation continues to build a prevention-first model that helps individuals and families take an active role in their health.
Donate
Your Gift Brings Prevention Within Reach.
Give Today. Reach Earlier. Prevent a Crisis.
For any additional questions about donation please contact us at drbikoifoundation@gmail.com
Donate Here
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering please complete our form! For any additional questions please contact us at drbikoifoundation@gmail.com
Complete Volunteer Form Here
Sponsor
Sponsorship Levels
Visionary Partner — $10,000+
Premier recognition; recognition during the opening program; priority exhibit placement; prominent logo on major event materials; recognition in media and impact report.
Community Impact Partner — $5,000
Featured logo placement; exhibit table; recognition during program, social media, and post-event impact report.
Health Station Partner — $2,500
Recognition at one prevention station; logo on station signage and selected event materials; exhibit opportunity.
Prevention Partner — $1,000
Name or logo on sponsor signage and digital acknowledgments; recognition in the impact report.
Community Friend — $500
Name listed on sponsor signage and post-event acknowledgment.
250 Challenge Partner — In Kind Contributions
• Dental and personal-care products
• Blood pressure or screening supplies
• Healthy food, water, and refreshments
• Printing, signage, transportation, and media
• Professional services and volunteers
Commit by October 20, 2026 for signage recognition!
For any additional questions about sponsorship please contact us at drbikoifoundation@gmail.com
Complete Sponsorship Form Here
FAQ
Are children welcome?
Absolutely! We welcome families with children of all ages.
Is event parking free?
The Harriet Tubman Cultural Center parking lot is free for event guests. Accessible parking spots are available near the front enterance.
Are walk-ins welcome?
Though walk-in are welcome, the Dr. Bikoi Foundation kindly requests guests to register for the event. Those who are not registered will not be considered for the free Wellness Kit.
Are service animals welcome?
Yes!
Need more information on venue accessibility?
The Harriet Tubman Cultural Center is a Howard County facility designed to support access for individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require accommodations or auxiliary aids to participate are encouraged to contact the event organizers in advance at drbikoifoundation@gmail.com.
Do I need to provide my insurance and ID to take part?
No, proof of identity and insurance are not required to participate in Prevention First™ Community Health and Wellness Day.
For any additional information please contact us at drbikoifoundation@gmail.com or give us a call at 443-707-6500.