Associa'on  of  Black  Women  Physicians  Pla4orm          2015-­‐2017  

 

C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S.  for  Wellness    

C  –  Cancer  Awareness  (Breast,  Lung,  Prostate,  etc.)  H  –  Health  Literacy  (Heart  Disease,  HIV/AIDS,  HTN,  Diabetes)  A  –  Au'sm  Awareness  M  –  Mental  and  Emo'onal  Health  Support  and  Educa'on  P  –  Preven've  Health  Emphasis  (Focus  on  Socioeconomic  Determinants  of  Health/Advocacy)  I  –  In'mate  Partner  Violence  Preven'on  O  –  Obesity  Epidemic  Elimina'on  N  –  Nutri'on  &  Exercise  Promo'on  S  –  Sickle  Cell  Support  and  Advocacy    

Please  mark  your  calendars  for  our  upcoming:  

   General  Membership  MeeBngs  

March  15th  June  7th    

September  13th  November  15th    

 Annual  Retreat  

April  18th      

Please  see  our  website  for  more  informa'on  

#NBHAAD  #HIV  #KnowBe^erDoBe^er  #AllLivesMa^er  

THANK YOU, EVERYONE! FOR ALL OF YOUR GREAT WORK AND SUPPORT THIS PAST WEEK WITH: The  Na'onal  Black  HIV/AIDS  Awareness  Campaign  and  

Twi>er  Chat    

The  Na'onal  Wear  Red  Day  for  Women’s  Health  Awareness  

 6th  Annual  Career  Day  at  King  Drew  Magnet  High  School  

 

Community  Calendar:    

We  need  physicians  and  medical  students  to  par'cipate  in  the  following  events  by  helping  us  provide  health  screenings  and    general  health  

informa'on.      

Health  Literacy  PresentaBon  with  SFV  Links:  “The  Heart”  (Penny  Lane)    

February  28,  2015      

Career  Day  La  Tijera  K-­‐8  School  Thursday,  March  26  

   

If  you  are  interested  in  parBcipaBng,  please  reply.  

 Follow  us  on  Twi^er:  @ABWP_Drs  

Remember to renew your membership dues!

You can renew online or with the attached application.

Please contact Dr. Ana Lopes Johnson or Ms. Sandra Bankhead.

 

The  RWJF  Summer  Medical  and  Dental  Educa'on  

Program  is  now  accep'ng  applica'ons.  

 (DEADLINE  March  1,  2015)  

     It  is  a  FREE  six-­‐week  summer  enrichment  program  for  college  freshman  and  sophomore  students  

interested  in  the  fields  of  medicine  or  den'stry.    

Schools  such  as  Columbia,  UCLA,  Duke,  Howard  and  others  are  par'cipants.      

FREE WORKSHOP!!!

Health  Net:  Community  Calendar  of  Events  

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Most Classes and presentations are free and mainly in Spanish. * A fee may apply Space may be limited. Classes are subject to change, rescheduling, or cancellation without prior notice.

Location: Health Net Community Resource Center 5047 East Whittier Boulevard East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 266-7770 or (877) 698-7662

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. www.healthnet.caom www.hndental.com

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY9:00 – 10:00 am Zumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Covered California Enrollment 3:30 – 4:30 pm Fun Fitness for Kids By Andy Padilla

9:00 – 10:00 am Fun Fitness for Adults By Andy Padilla 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Covered California Enrollment 12:30 – 2:30pm Cal MediConnect Presentation and Oral Health 101 By Andres Morales

9:00 – 10:00 amSit-Fit Fitness Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Hair Cuts for Seniors 12:45 – 2:00 pm Jewelry Making Class 2:15 – 3:15 pm Latin Rhythm Dance Class

8:00 am - 3:00 pm DPSS - Department of Public Social Services 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Covered California Enrollment

9:00 – 10:00 amZumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Covered California Enrollment

9:00 – 10:00 am Zumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Covered California Enrollment 3:30 – 4:30 pm Fun Fitness for Kids By Andy Padilla

9:00 – 10:00 am Fun Fitness for Adults By Andy Padilla 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Covered California Enrollment 12:30 – 2:30pm 2015 Valentine’s Day Senior Dance

9:00 – 10:00 amSit-Fit Fitness Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Jewelry Making Class 12:15 – 1:15 pm Latin Rhythm Dance Class 1:30 – 3:30 pm Knitting Club

8:00 am - 3:00 pm DPSS - Department of Public Social Services 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Covered California Enrollment

9:00 – 10:00 amZumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Covered California Enrollment

9:00 – 10:00 am Zumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Knitting Club 3:30 – 4:30 pm Fun Fitness for Kids By Andy Padilla

9:00 - 10:00 am Fun Fitness for Adults By Andy Padilla 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Cold Porcelain Class* 12:00 – 12:30 pm Loteria 12:30 – 2:30pm Cal MediConnect Presentation and How to Improve Stress By Alfonso Castellanos

9:00 – 10:00 amSit-Fit Fitness Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Manicures for Seniors 12:45 – 2:00 pm Jewelry Making Class 2:15 – 3:15 pm Latin Rhythm Dance Class

8:00 am - 3:00 pm DPSS - Department of Public Social Services 2:00 – 4:00 pm What You Should Know About Covered California By Health Net

9:00 – 10:00 am Zumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Diabetes Support Group By Carol Malo 12:00 – 2:00 pm Promotores Health Network Meeting (PHN) 2:15 – 3:15 pm Health, Wellness, and Wholeness By Los Angeles County

9:00 – 10:00 am Zumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 – 11:30 am Testicular Cancer By AltaMed 11:45 am – 2:00 pm Knitting Club 3:30 – 4:30 pm Fun Fitness for Kids By Andy Padilla

9:00 - 10:00 am Fun Fitness for Adults By Andy Padilla 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Cold Porcelain Class* 12:00 – 12:30 pm Loteria 12:30 – 2:30pm Cal MediConnect Presentation and Senior Fitness By Alfonso Castellanos

9:00 – 10:00 amSit-Fit Fitness Class By Abigail Zárate 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Jewelry Making Class 12:15 – 1:15 pm Latin Rhythm Dance Class 1:30 – 3:30 pm Knitting Club

8:00 am - 3:00 pm DPSS - Department of Public Social Services 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free Replacement Appliances By Energy Savings Assistance Program 2:00 – 4:00 pm What You Should Know About Covered California By Health Net

9:00 – 10:00 am Zumba Exercise Class By Abigail Zárate 12:00 – 2:00 pm Promotores Health Network Meeting (PHN) 2:30 – 4:00 pm Knitting Club

Zumba Exercise Classes: Ages 10+

"Senior Wednesdays" Activities- For Medicare

eligible community members

Fun Fitness for

Adults: Ages 10+

Fun Fitness for Kids: Ages 3+

Calendar of Events February 2015 Senior Wednesdays!

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