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Dec 13-18 2021
Christmas Food Drive
Christmas Food Drive was held to provide groceries for seniors at a residential community, Woodside Village. We were able to provide groceries, hot meals, and gifts. Meals were given at their "Evening of Elegance" held December 18, 2021.
October 20, 2021
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Partnership
Educational social media campaign to increase awareness of sarcoidosis among African American women.
September 29, 2021
Participation in Health Care Forum addressing Health Disparities in Prince George's Hosted by Wala Blegay, Candidate for District 6, Prince George's County
September 15, 2021
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters) COVID-19: Are we Out of the Woods?
We visited our status with Covid-19 as things being to open up, as we attend schools, music concerts, social gatherings, experience loss and grief. Virtual Event. With Dr. Patrice Nickens (NIH), Jackie Mims (Testimonial due to Covid Loss), Dr. Miriam Martin (ER Physician), Dr. Rick and Terri Peters (UM Laurel Medical Center and Quality of Life Pharmacy), and Denise Jenkins (Heart Survivor/Vaccine Reaction Testimonial).
September 14, 2021
WomenHeart
Our CEO was invited and asked to participate in a video production on health disparities. This resulted in a short film which WomenHeart will utilize.
August 8, 2021
Popcorn Fundraiser
Popcorn Fundraiser held to raise funds for the Open My Heart Foundation
July 15, 2021
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters)
“Thriver” Elena Crusoe Aiken lead a discussion called “Life After A Stroke” as she talks about her experiences with being a stroke survivor, and offer valuable tips. With Elena Crusoe Aiken (Thriver), Dr. Karen Smith (Family Practice), and Kanika DeSandies (Speech Therapist).
June 21, 2021
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters)
Karen DeSandies led the SOS discussion in June on SCAD Heart Attacks. Karen DeSandies (Thriver) and Dr. Paul Underwood (Cardiologist). With Karen DeSandies (Thriver), and Dr. Paul Underwood (Cardiologist).
May 20, 2021
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters)
We held our virtual monthly patient-centered support groups called SOS (Supporting Our Sisters) with “Thriver” of Cardiomyopathy, Lacetta Bowman, who leda discussion called “Heartbeats Matters” as she talks about her experiences with Cardiomyopathy. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Karen Smith.
May 9-15th
Women's National Health Week
The Open My Heart Foundation celebrated National Women’s Health Week with a series of events May 11th through Friday, May 13th.
Tuesday, May 11th
“Reaching Herd Immunity and Black Hesitancy” with Dr. Patrice Nickens from NIH. Dr. Paul Underwood, Boston Scientific. We tackled the tough subject of reaching herd immunity in a covid environment, the vaccine, what’s next, as well as discussed black hesitancy in our families and community.
Wednesday, May 12th
“Line Dancing From the Heart” with Betty Harris.
We Got in the Flo with Line Dancing from the Heart. Line dancing is the perfect form of exercise! It provides the benefits of an aerobic workout which helps maintain a healthy heart and as well as provides a platform for you to get involved in a social environment, which is great for your overall mental wellness.
Thursday, May 13th
Yoga From the Heart with Sherrell Moore-Tucker. We Got in the Flo with Yoga from the Heart. Yoga improves strength, balance, and flexibility. It helps with back pain relief, eases arthritis symptoms, improves your heart health, relaxes you, helps you sleep better, improves your moods, and helps you manage stress. With Celina Gorre, CEO WomenHeart; Lyn Behnke; Rayette Brown; Starr Mirza; Kathy McDonald, PhD; Suz Schrandt, JD; Daniel Calac, MD; Keith Ferdinand, MD; Angela Richard-Eaglin; DNP; Eileen Hsich, MD; Rachel M. Bond, MD; Sharonne Hayes, MD; Jenice Baker, MD; Brandie Taylor; Afshan B. Hameed, MD.
April 20, 2021-September 2021
WomenHeart
"Convening on Missed Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women". This was a 6 month project from WomenHeart in which Florence Champagne was invited to participate in the Steering Committee which resulted in a White Paper Report on the Outcome. Paper released June 30, 2021.
April 15, 2021
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters) Gloria Ward Ravenell is our Survivor to THRIVER who led us in this months SOS (Supporting Our Sisters) Support Group. Gloria is a recipient of a Aortic Valve Replacement and survivor. With Gloria Ward Ravenell (Thriver) and Dr. Archi Ludomirsky (Cardiologist)
March 18, 2021
SOS (Supporting Our Sisters)
In this months' HEALTH TALK, spoke about the "Broken Heart Syndrome". With Constance Anderson Collier (Thriver) and Dr. Paul Underwood (Cardiologist)
February 26, 2021
2021 Virtual Red Dress Gala Awards
Our Annual Signature Event, the Red Dress Gala Awards was virtual this year due to covid-19. It consisted of 6 Honorees receiving "Thrivers that Thrive" Awards. One honoree received a $500 grant from the Open My Heart Foundation for the Lilly Daniels Legacy Award. This is awarded to the honoree selected wjo has had the most devestation, loss, and/or has turned their tragedy into triumph.
February 8, 2021
Mid-Day Motivation
Participation in Sisters 4 Sisters Mid-Day Motivation Series.
VIRTUAL SERIES JANUARY 2021
January 2nd
Vaccination and Black America with Dr. Terri Peters
January 9th
Taking Charge of Your Mental Health with Dr. Janice Davis, LCSW-C, Carol lAuletta, LCSW-C, Dr. Vanessa Allen, CEO, Family Wellness Center
January 16th
National Healthy Weight Week-Getting Your Diabetes Under Control with Diabetes Educator Sharon Hawks
January 23rd
Heart Healthy Recipies
January 30th
De-Stress About Your Finances-Tips from the Expert Carol Robinson
March 2020-Present
Registered with Covid-19 Resource Center 211 Maryland.
Provide resources and assistancecallers seeking Covid Testing Sites and Vaccines in the state of Maryland. Look up and assist community with locations on where to get tests and vaccines, guiding them through the process, and assistance in scheduling tests and vaccines.
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