A New Way to Access Health Information and Increase Equity for Men of Color Health education, wellness promotion and diabetes support for men of color and their families will be the focus of a new center that will open October 4th. The Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association (RLWA) Men’s Health & Education Center will be located inside […]
Lifestyle changes improve overall health, prevent progression of chronic disease
The CDC reports that as of 2012, half of all adults – or 117 million Americans – have at least one chronic health condition. These conditions – which include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer – can all be largely prevented using a seemingly simple prescription: don’t use tobacco, maintain […]
Event Spotlight: Third Annual Soul Stroll for Health in Madison
By Aubrey Koski May 15, 2015 The 3rd Annual Soul Stroll, Madison’s largest outdoor event focused on health issues specifically for communities of color, will take place Saturday, May 16 at Olin Park. The community health and resource fair begins at 9 a.m. and costs $10 per adult (children 17 and under […]
Black Men Run: A Culture of Brotherhood, Unity & Health
By Vanessa Jenkins March 20, 2015 Aaron Perry understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle and pushes his fellow African-American brothers to do the same. In 1989, Perry was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 29. In 2004, he took control of his disease and 362 days later became the World’s first […]