New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Tag: Health

  • 10th Annual Luxor Diabetes Walk

    10th Annual Luxor Diabetes Walk

    Join the Luxor Temple for a walk through the Kirtland neighborhood to bring awareness to the problem of diabetes in the United States, especially among African Americans.

    For more information, please contact Luxor liaisons Harvey Long (505) 410-4829 or Lena Celestine (505) 710-2337.

  • RESET Study focus group

    A clinical study is happening across the US to explore an investigational treatment option for patients with prolonged life-threatening seizures. Anyone with a seizure disorder needs to know about this Exception from Informed Consent study. Learn more here.

    Space for the focus group is already full. You can still participate by filling out a survey HERE.

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  • Melanated Yoga Mental Health Awareness Session

    Melanated Yoga Mental Health Awareness Session

    Welcome to a special Melanated Yoga experience – a virtual yoga session for Mental Health Awareness Month! Join BLK Directory Inc. and yoga teacher Jenna Walker on May 21st for this free online event to give Black people a space to release stress, tension, and anxiety. Grab your yoga mat and find a comfortable space in your home. The session will be beginner-friendly and all levels are welcome. 1pm Mountain Time.

    This class is a 45 min-1hr practice to help set the foundation for consistent yoga practice. First, we will practice breathing techniques to help ease the mind and calm the body. Our flow will focus on building strength, flexibility, and awareness with some foundation yoga poses.

    This event is free but please make a donation at checkout as your contribution will help us provide valuable resources and opportunities that enable our community to grow and thrive.

  • Kitchen Creations Diabetes Education series

    Kitchen Creations Diabetes Education series

    Join us at Kitchen Creations for a four-part series, Wednesdays May 24 to June 14! Spouses, family members involved in their care – all are welcome! FREE once every 3 years to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or who is caring for a loved one with diabetes.

    Discuss the ins and outs of Diabetes and how it affects you, including how to use the diabetes plate, and other nutritional and dietary tools. Together we will cook and eat tasty dishes from the Soul Food Cookbook and the New Mexico cookbook!

    Please sign up at kitchencreations.nmsu.edu or call 575-202-5065 to sign up.

  • Community Health Listening Session

    Are the health needs in the Black/African American community being met? We’d like to hear from you! This is a hybrid session (attend in person at the Chamber) or connect via Zoom.

    Register HERE

  • West Mesa Community Health Fair

    West Mesa Community Health Fair

    Complete healthcare for you and your family!

    Health Screenings, FREE Covid Pfizer Vaccines, Haircut Vouchers, Lice Kits, Education, Pharmacies, Health Insurances,
    Support for Utilities Rent & Mortgage, FREE Tablet/Phone for those on Medicaid/SSI

    PLUS entertainment! Food, Music, Jumpers, STEM Challenges, Vendors, and Games!

  • HIV Glow Walk at Expo NM

    UNM Truman Health Services is partnering with Common Bond and Albuquerque Pride to bring you a glow-tastic walk! The FREE event will highlight glowing games, a dance-off, a costume contest, a fun walk, prizes, and lots of fun! Welcome Package is $25, which includes a shirt, water bottle, and other fun prizes.

    Funds raised will primarily benefit the Common Bond HIV Emergency Project. Since 1988, the Emergency Project has helped prevent homelessness for low-income New Mexicans living with HIV/AIDS. Some funds will also benefit the Truman Health Services-Bruce Williams Community Fund.

    Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2023/71180/unm-truman-health-services-hiv-walk-2023

  • Kitchen Creations Diabetes Education Class

    Kitchen Creations Diabetes Education Class

    Join us at Kitchen Creations for a four-part series April 5, 12, 19, and 26th! FREE once every 3 years to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or who is caring for a loved one with diabetes. Spouses, family members involved in their care, all are welcome!

    We will discuss the ins and outs of Diabetes and how it affects you, including how to use the diabetes plate, and other nutritional and dietary tools. Together we will cook and eat tasty dishes from the Soul Food Cookbook and the New Mexico cookbook! Not to be missed!!!

    Please sign up at kitchencreations.nmsu.edu or call 575-202-5065 Tuesday, April 4th to sign up! 

  • Aftershock film screening for Black Maternal Health Week

    Aftershock film screening for Black Maternal Health Week

    Following the preventable deaths of loved ones due to childbirth complications, two families galvanize activists, birth-workers and physicians to reckon with one of the most pressing American crises of our time – the US maternal health crisis.

    To RSVP, please click here.

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