The purpose of the 100's Health & Wellness program is to raise the awareness levels concerning healthcare issues in the African American community.
The goals are to:
enhance the understanding of the African American community about preventive healthcare and other health care issues; and
enhance the understanding of the African American community on the need for family structure and nurturing from conception, and the direct role this plays in individual and community wellness.
Targeted health issues for the 100 are prostate cancer, HIV/AIDS, stroke and diabetes education and testing, physical activity, nutrition and childhood obesity, teen pregnancy prevention and anti-violence strategies.
Examples of activities include:
Cleveland Clinic Minority Men's Health Fair
Nutrition, Fitness, Obesity Challenge Project
Health Condition Screening and Referral Project
|
