Free Mammograms and breast health workshops

The Center for African American Health, through a grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, is offering free mammograms to African Americans that are uninsured or under insured. The Center also offers a comprehensive, no cost breast health workshop lead by our Breast Health Team. This educational workshop can be held at your church or organization. To take advantage of either opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Angel Paige, Breast Health Outreach Coordinator, at 303-355-3423 ext. 117. 

Prostate Cancer Screening

Did you know that African American men account for 20 percent of all new prostate cancer cases and that we can have prostate cancer as early as 35 years old? Prostate cancer is more serious for Black men than all other groups across Colorado as well as the United States. As a result, having an annual prostate screening is very important.

Our screenings will be held every February at our Annual Health Fair and every September during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, please contact Ralph Kennedy at 303-355-3423 extension 109.

Diabetes

The Center for African American Health offers a number of classes and workshops for those living with diabetes, at high risk for diabetes and those caring for someone with diabetes. All classes and workshops require advance registration. Please contact LaQuana Guillory-Williams, Community Health Worker, at 303-3553423, ext. 108 for information about classes to be held in 2009.

Faith & Health Ministries Liaison Meeting

The Center for African American Health's Faith and Health Ministries monthly liaison meeting is held the last Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the Center for African American Health, 3601 Martin Luther King Blvd., Denver, Co. 80205. Please see our calendar or contact Rosalyn Reese at 303-355-3423 ext. 118 for more information or to RSVP. 

 Senior Wellness Program

The Center for African American Health offers free exercise classes to help seniors improve their strength, balance, and flexibility. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Senior Center located at 5151 E. 33^rd Ave. To register or for more information call Elder David Washington at 303-355-3423.

Cardiovascular Disease
The Center sponsors regularly scheduled classes on cardiovascular disease. For more information, contact Aisha Williams at 303-355-3423.

Colon Cancer Screening 
The American Cancer Society recommends earlier colon cancer screenings for African Americans. For help setting up a screening, call the Center at 303-355-3423.

Chronic Disease Self-Management      
The Center for African-American Health offers a self-management class for African Americans suffering with chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma and other chronic health problems. For information on upcoming classes, call 303-355-3423.