YOUNGSTOWN - The Intentional Development Group hosted the Rooted in Wellness Women's Health Market Sunday afternoon at the McGuffey Center on Jacobs Ave to showcase women-owned businesses and provide health resources to the community.

March 8 is recognized as International Women's Day.

The Intentional Development Group, or IDG, is a Youngstown-based organization that promotes economic activity in the area.

The event attracted local vendors to showcase products such as produce, desserts, candles, jewelry, and more.

Mercy Health set up stands for general wellness checks and brought a van for dental hygiene appointments.

IDG CEO Carmella Williams says women's health is sometimes overlooked. 

"Women do a lot in the community, and as a result, because we do so much, we often times don't take time out for ourselves," she said.

The event also awarded Women's Trailblazer Award to two successful Mahoning Valley women who contributed to the health of the community.

Dr. Tonia Farmer, who goes by "Dr. Nose Best" on social media, is an otolaryngology surgeon based in Warren.

She has amassed over 338,000 followers on her Instagram.

An otolaryngologist specializes in the head and neck areas.

Farmer gave a presentation to attendees about how to deal with medical gaslighting, which is when a doctor dismisses a patient's symptoms.

"Women in particular, and particularly black women, is a population in the community that overwhelmingly, we see a higher amount of medical gaslighting," she said.

Event organizers also recognized Lynnette Miller, the founder of the African-themed youth sing and dance program Harambee.

Miller, who also goes by the name Kimako, founded the group in 1980, which was recognized for promoting physical activity among youth.

"They do a lot of movement, but it is good for you, it is good for the body," she said.