2015 ActNOW: Conferences
Exploring the health needs of the African American community to promote –early detection through prevention, screenings and healthier lifestyles.
The presenters are medical doctors, researchers, scientists and health professionals who are collaborating with community partners to create a healthier community…together!
All conferences are planned for a day of learning and engagement.
ActNOW: Orange County*
Saturday, February 28 @ California State Fullerton
Topic: Mental Health, Nutrition, Cancer Update, Breast Health, Clinical Trials
Special presentation on health dramatization from campus sororities and fraternities
*CEU will be available for all health professionals. Donation for each conference $15pp if anyone is unable to pay – scholarships are available includes light healthy breakfast and lunch also goodie bags with loads of stuff to carry home!
ActNOW: Los Angeles
Saturday, March 28 @ Sunnyside Baptist Church
Topic: Nutrition/Diabetes, Heart Disease, Mental Health
Special presentation of gospel choirs from local churches
ActNOW: Sacramento
Saturday, May 16 @ Robertson Community Center
ActNOW: Oakland
Saturday, June 2015- TBD @ Samuel Merritt University, Oakland
Sponsors: California Health Care Foundation; California State University Fullerton – Health Center; Vanguard Cancer Foundation; California Black Health Network and Molina Health
Community Partners: Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Sunnyside Baptist Church, Alpha Uplift Foundation of OC, Christian Fellowship and Serenity House
