After 25 years as a medical doctor, Dr. Vanessa Gavin-Headen is realizing her lifelong dream of being a fashion designer by creating scrubs for curvy women.
Kaiser Permanente honored Dr. Vanessa Gavin-Headen and Dr. Resa R. Caivano with its 2022 “Family Physician of the Year” award in their service areas for their commitment and dedication to their profession and for providing excellent care and service to their patients.
Thirty churches in the Los Angeles area participated in the Walgreens-sponsored First Ladies Health Day on April 8, where attendees received free health tests and medical screenings. During the event, free health tests and medical screenings were provided for the entire family to address preventative illnesses, which disproportionately affect African Americans and Hispanics. Medical healthcare partners from Walgreens and more than 50 health organizations provided medical advice and counseling, as well as screenings for hypertension, HIV/AIDS, glucose, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and certain forms of cancer.
Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church will hold a Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3719 West Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. Free blood pressure, blood sugar, cardiovascular, dental and confidential HIV screenings will be available along with giveaways and important information, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. “We invite the public to bring your entire family to this free event and take the opportunity to get the status of your health,” said Minor. Also, the church will observe Annual Stewardess Day on Sunday, August 27, at 3 p.m. The Rev. John Nance, Brookins-Kirkland associate
Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church will be among the L.A.-area ministries hosting the First Ladies Health Day on Sunday, March 26, in their edifice at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The event, part of the First Ladies Health Initiative sponsored by Walgreen’s, promotes wellness in underserved communities by providing free health screenings and medical tests to detect preventable chronic illnesses — such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hepatitis as well as various forms of cancer. Brookins-Kirkland will be one of the local sites partnering with health professionals and volunteers including Walgreens pharmacists, AltaMed, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Diabetes Association,