2nd Annual Heart 2 Heart brunch and panel raising awareness about cardiovascular health in black women in light of health disparities presented by HEALing Community Center in partnership with Spelman College. A panel of experts will be featured in a question and answer session regarding the state of heart health in Black women and what women need to know about cardiovascular diseases. Presentations will be given for CPR, meditation, and physical fitness. Health screenings will be performed on site and information and giveaways be available.
Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Spelman College Auditorium of the Johnnetta B. Cole Living and Learning Center II, 350 Spelman Ln, Atlanta, GA 30314. There is no charge for students. Others, $20. Tickets at the door or through eventbrite.com where you will also find more information.
SPEAKERS:
Welcome – Jilo Tisdale, Director of the Bonner Office of Community Service and Student Development, Spelman College
Key Note - Dr. Jane Smith, Vice President of College Admissions Spelman College
State of Black Women’s Cardiovascular Health – Karen Williams, CEO, HEALing Community Center
Moderator –Cynné Simpson, FOX 5 TV News Anchor Weekdays 5pm and 10pm
PANELISTS:
Dr. Tara Hrobowski
Specializes in Cardiology, Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation, Advanced Heart Failure
Piedmont Heart Institute
Dr. Ijeoma Isiadinso
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Emory University
Dr. Gayla Gates
Family Medicine
Dee Doanes, The Tree Hugger in High Heels
Agnihotra Meditation/Health & Wellness/Environmentalist
If your ministry serves Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, the Dept. of Human Services has a message and materials for you.
email ecarter@rccatl.org
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Atlanta, GA 30305
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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