The Mesulam Center Celebrates Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and reducing health disparities.
The theme for NMHM 2023 is Better Health Through Better Understanding. The Mesulam Center is committed to focusing on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority in Chicago by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources this month and beyond!
Join us for several events across the city this month as we celebrate NMHM. We hope to see you there!
Minority Health Month Community Resource Fair
Tuesday, April 4, 10 AM – 2 PM
Discover Shine Bright Community Center (8560 S Cottage Ave, Chicago)
Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates invite you to the Minority Health Month Community Resource Fair. The event will feature a presentation on emergency preparedness and CPR steps, a kick boxing demo, free blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV screening, healthcare vendors and more.
National Minority Health Month Fair
Friday, April 14, 10 AM - 2 PM
Oakwood Shores Center (3825 S. Vincennes, Chicago)
Join us for a fun day packed with health and fitness activities that whole family and community will enjoy. Get health resources, participate in wellness activities and win prizes.
Far South Chicago Coalition Facebook Live
Friday, April 14, 1:45 - 3 PM, Facebook Live
Join Northwestern University’s Darby Morhardt and Rachel O’Conor for a discussion on family caregiving.
Release the Silence: Reducing Memory Health Disparities with Awareness, Education, and Resources Conference
Saturday, April 22, 10 AM – 2 PM
Kroc Center Chicago (1250 W 119th St, Chicago)
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting Release the Silence: Reducing Memory Health Disparities with Awareness, Education, and Resources. The program is designed for those who are caregivers of a person with Alzheimer's, individuals who want to learn more about the disease as well as professionals wanting to understand the health disparities which affect individuals in the African American community. Topics covered will include: the Alzheimer's & dementia journey, managing the caregiving role and navigating difficult conversations.
RSVP: bit.ly/ReleaseTheSilence or call 800.272.3900
First District Community Walking Club
Friday, April 28, 9 – 10 AM
Dunbar Park (300 E 31st St, Chicago)
Join the First District Community Walking Club, First District community policing officers and the Mesulam Center for the first community walk of the season.
National Minority Health Month: Brain Health and Wellness Day
Saturday, April 29, 1 – 3 PM
23rd Place at Southbridge Apartments (2300 S State St, Chicago)
Join South Loop Village, Mesulam Center, Mather and Sophisticated Fitness to learn the differences between normal aging and dementia, become a dementia friend and engage with health and wellness experts. The day will include a discussion on healthy aging with Dr. Maureen Daly, Mesulam Center Neuropsychologist.