First Ladies Health Day

Local Churches Host Successful First Ladies Health Day

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 11, 2018

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.

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Call 2 Worship – March 29

March 28, 2018

West Angeles Church of God in Christ holds a Good Friday Service on March 30, at 12 p.m., in its North Campus sanctuary, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., pastor. On April 1, Resurrection Sunday services will be held at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., in the West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Visit westa.org for information. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church plans its Resurrection Sunday service on April 1, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. At 8

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First Ladies Health Day Marks Another Successful Event

Sentinel News ServiceApril 5, 2017

Thirty churches in the Los Angeles area participated in the 6th Annual Walgreens-sponsored First Ladies Health Day on March 26. 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. In addition, participating churches received Certificates of Special Recognition from Congresswomen Maxine Waters and Karen Bass. The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI)

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Hosts First Ladies Health Event

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 15, 2017

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,