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First Ladies Health Initiative Sponsors Back to School Party

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 1, 2018

Hundreds of people took advantage of services and resources offered at the Back to School Party sponsored by the First Ladies Health Initiative on July 28. The free event, held at the First Ladies Health House in South L.A., featured free vaccinations for children and free health screenings for adults. Also, 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to students. Several health partners and volunteers donated their time and expertise to provide screenings for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and various cancers. The medical and health representatives were from Walgreens, City of Hope, Inglewood L.A. EECP Center,

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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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FAME Hosts Grand Opening of FLHI Health House

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 28, 2018

A new community service will be available to South L.A. residents though the First Ladies Health Initiative Health House. The new facility, located at 2249 South Hobart Boulevard in Los Angeles, will offer free health screenings, health clinics, healthy cooking classes and more on a monthly basis. The Health House will also be available for health-related speaking engagements and rentals. Scores of people attended the grand opening, tour and reception of the Health House on February 22. The audience included an interdenominational coalition of 35 pastors’ wives, representing houses of worship across Los Angeles and Orange County, along with several

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FLHI Holds Luncheon to Promote Good Health

Sentinel Staff ReportNovember 15, 2017

From left, Aundre Russell, KJLH Radio; Lisa Collins, L.A. Focus; Chrystee Pharis, actress; DJ DimePiece, radio personality; Kameron Green, KJLH; and Cora Jackson-Fossett, L.A. Sentinel were on the media panel. (photo by Steven Williams)Once again, the Los Angeles/Orange County First Ladies Health Luncheon elevated awareness about health issues affecting communities of color. Pastors’ wives from across Southern California attended the event on Oct. 28 at the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey. U.S. Rep. Karen Bass delivered the keynote address and Dr. Ian Smith encouraged the audience to actively participate in improving the health of their friends and neighbors. Also, the program featured a health

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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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First Ladies Unite to Decrease Preventable Illnesses

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 22, 2016

The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI) is proving to be a strong voice for wellness in Southern California. The faith-based outreach program, created by Executive Director Tracey Alston and sponsored by Walgreens, provided health screenings to more than 37,000 people last year. The success of the effort can be traced to the leadership and involvement of the first ladies of several churches in Los Angeles, Inglewood, Pasadena and Orange County. For the past six years, the women have spearheaded the First Ladies Health Day at the churches, bringing in health professionals to perform a wide range of free screenings for

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Walgreens First Ladies Health Initiative kicks off in Los Angeles

Sentinel News Service April 7, 2016

Walgreens First Ladies Health Initiative will kick off the 2016 season with its First Ladies Health Day in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 10. Thirty-five first ladies, ranging in age from 30 to 82, will host the event. The women represent a combined church membership of more than 10,000 people who can access several free health screenings and obtain wellness information. “In our communities, the church serves a multitude of purposes, including ‘hospital’ for the spiritually downtrodden; so, it is a natural fit to open the doors of the church to offer these health services, empowering attendees of all ages

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Waters & Devine headline 5th Annual First Ladies Health Symposium

Brittany K. Jackson (Contributing Writer)December 2, 2015

Congresswoman and actress address health disparities among minorities The First Ladies Health Initiative held its 5th Annual Los Angeles and Orange County First Ladies Health Luncheon symposium at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 21. The forum was designed to bring social and health awareness to minority residents of Southern California and abroad. The fine dining, upscale event was sponsored by Walgreens and featured several distinguished guests and keynote speakers. Both U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters and actress Loretta Devine delivered keynote addresses, while a panel of minority health experts, advocates and survivors alike, took the stage to discuss topics