American Indian Health Fair Festival: Connecting Culture to Positive Health Outcomes

MAXTON, NC (Nov. 13, 2024) – On Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), a Medicaid health plan and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), in partnership with the Lumbee Tribe and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will host the American Indian Health Fair Festival at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center, located at 824 Terry Sanford Dr., Maxton, N.C. 28364, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free, community-focused event will provide essential health screenings and services while celebrating the vibrant culture of American Indian communities through exhibitions, activities, and performances.

With the theme, “Falling Back to Healthy Living by Honoring Our Ancestors,” the festival invites attendees to explore the connection between cultural heritage and health. The festival will feature American Indian artists and vendors, and offer engaging activities for children. The event emphasizes that health goes beyond physical wellness, incorporating cultural and spiritual dimensions that contribute to overall well-being.

"Research shows that strong cultural ties can lead to better health outcomes, particularly in American Indian communities," said David Lowery, Community Advocate at WellCare and event organizer. "By celebrating traditions and honoring our ancestors, we foster a sense of belonging, purpose, and identity that strengthens our resilience and health."

Health professionals will be on-site to provide blood pressure checks, glucose and dental screenings, mental health resources, sickle cell testing, and more. Attendees will also experience the rich cultural heritage of the Lumbee people through traditional practices and exhibitions.

Event Details:

• Date: November 16, 2024 
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center, 824 Terry Sanford Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Health screenings, cultural exhibitions, children's activities, and more.

This family-friendly event is open to all, and we encourage the community to join us in celebrating health and culture.

For more information or to explore collaboration opportunities, please email David Lowery at david.lowery@wellcare.com.

About WellCare of North Carolina

Headquartered in Raleigh, WellCare of North Carolina provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid as one of the state’s Medicaid Prepaid Health Plans (WellCare of North Carolina), Marketplace (WellCare of North Carolina by Celtic Insurance Company), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). WellCare of North Carolina is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.WellCareNC.com.

About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under- insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace and the TRICARE program. The Company also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities and government partners. Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, http://investors.centene.com.

About the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

The Lumbee Tribe is the largest American Indian tribe in North Carolina, with over 55,000 enrolled members. The tribe works to improve the well-being of its people through cultural preservation, health initiatives, and economic development.

Any reference in this press release to any person, organization, activity, or services related to North Carolina Medicaid does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.