The Health Committee
Chairperson-
The Health Committee: (1) works to promote, protect and maintain the health of African Americans; (2) assesses the health needs of the community; (3) advocates for equal access to health education, care, treatment and research for all Americans; (4) sponsors health-related activities such as health forums, fairs and workshops, highlighting issues of importance to people of color, and (5) supports health initiatives of the NAACP.
"Promoting healing & recovery"
In Case You Missed It-(ICYMI)
In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Richelle Foreman-Gunter, a local therapist and ordained minister, spoke to audiences on her recent research on racial trauma – what it is, the impact that it has on both the brain and the body, ways to begin healing, as well as the Chester County Racial Trauma & Resiliency Collaborative’s efforts in providing resources and support to Black people in Chester County who are experiencing racial trauma.
Featured on page 31 of the March issue of
Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death.
“Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat to our nation today.”
(SCD) affects millions of people throughout the world.
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The first full history of Black America’s shocking mistreatment as unwilling and unwitting experimental subjects at the hands of the medical establishment. No one concerned with issues of public health and racial justice can afford not to read this masterful book.
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Chesco Moves with MoveSpring
Chesco Moves with MoveSpring is a digital movement resource available at no cost to anyone who lives, works or learns in Chester County. The goal of this resource is to motivate everyone to move more, increase movement opportunities, set movement goals and have fun along the way.
Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys become damaged over time and cannot filter blood as well as they should.
The Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Initiative to provide public health strategies for promoting kidney health.
If you find and treat kidney disease early, you may be able to keep CKD from getting worse and prevent other health problems such as heart disease.
THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER.
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Branch Initiative
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Thank you for visiting our Health and Wellbeing page.
We have removed the directory for a thorough review.
As soon as the revised edition is complete we will
repost the document.
Thank you for your patience.
Posted- 1-10-2023
