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April is National Minority Health Month |
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications.
Celebrated every year in April, National Minority Health Month:
- Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups.
- Encourages action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications.
The origin of National Minority Health Month is in the 1915 establishment of National Negro Health Week by Booker T. Washington. In 2002, National Minority Health Month received support from the U.S. Congress with a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 388) that “a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems currently facing minorities and other health disparity populations.” The resolution encouraged “all health organizations and Americans to conduct appropriate programs and activities to promote healthfulness in minority and other health disparity communities.”
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Why are some genetic conditions more common in particular ethnic groups?
Some genetic disorders are more likely to occur among people who trace their ancestry to a particular geographic area. People in an ethnic group often share certain versions of their genes, which have been passed down from common ancestors. If one of these shared genes contains a disease-causing variant (also known as a mutation), a particular genetic disorder may be more frequently seen in the group.
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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
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Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.
Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. They may also have mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue. Read more.
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Stay Up to Date with
COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters
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It's National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry’s important place in our lives.
Poetry helps us to embrace and celebrate life's victories and adventures, but it also can help us to soothe our spirit, control our emotions, and heal from traumas. Jotting down the thoughts and feelings that are making us feel depressed may help us to relieve stress.
Suggestion: Take a walk in the fresh spring air and write a poem to share with friends and family.
See more information about poetry from Academy of American Poets.
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Below is a poem written by our own Prince George's County Poet Laureate
J. Joy "Sistah Joy" Matthews Alford.
J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford is the Inaugural Poet Laureate of Prince George's County, Maryland, and has authored three collections of poems. Her poetry, which most often addresses social injustices, empowerment, and spirituality, is included in numerous local and international poetry anthologies. She is currently editing the inaugural Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) poetry anthology, Poets That Dance with Words. She has hosted and produced the nationally recognized poetry cable television program, Sojourn with Words, since its inception in 2005. Read more.
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In Praise of Bridges
© J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford
We honor bridges
And thank God for them
Created for such times as these
When firm footing is key
Allowing us to overcome obstacles
Avoid difficulties and disappointments
Each built and strengthened by ancestors
Elders, visionaries who predicted
Knew of our need
Together we build breath-taking
Awe-inspiring bridges
To carry our gifts
Even our burdens
As we lift
More than our fists
To strengthen both builder and traveler
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Here is a poem that I wrote for you to think on, Where Is The Key?
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This quinoa salad is a refreshing side dish for spring and summer.
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Deep Roots Farm
Interested in buying fresh, organic, locally produce?
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5 minute Seated Workout Routine
with Lisa Lofty
Certified personal trainer from LOBO Fitness, Lisa Lofty (BA, AFTA), a consultant with TEA, takes us through simple seated/chair exercises perfect for older adults and easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Remember to start slow if you are new to exercise, and talk to your doctor if you have concerns. Click here to see the video.
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5 Tips to Help You Stay Motivated to Exercise
Use this flyer to learn how to make exercise fun and stay motivated.
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In 2021-2022, Master Artist Gertie Loretta Hurley (Prince George's County) taught Black doll making to apprentice artist Shannon Jordan (Prince George's County) in a Folklife Apprenticeship. Community activities with the dolls included teaching children about healthy eating using coloring books and the "Healthy Me 123" game featuring the dolls developed by TEA. Please click here to see the "Black Doll Making" video filmed by Wide Angle Youth Media for the Maryland State Arts Council.
© 2023 Maryland State Arts Council. To learn more about Maryland Traditions and the Folklife Apprenticeship, visit https://www.msac.org/programs/maryland-traditions.
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Good Health Wins was launched through a partnership between the National Council of Negro Women and Vaccinate Your Family to provide reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccines to communities being devastated by the pandemic. Good Health Wins (Women’s Immunization Networks) seeks to raise awareness of the impact of timely immunizations for people of all ages and protect families and individuals from vaccine-preventable diseases. To learn more about Good Health WINs, COVID-19, and vaccinations visit https://goodhealthwins.org/
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Take a look at the video of the "Dine Learn and Move Virtual Session" for February 2023. Click Here
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Taking Effective Action, Inc. is Proud to Introduce Its Healthy Me 123 Game
for Children Ages 4 to 8
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Currently available only on iOS |
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Mix and Mingle Coffee Lounge
Coming Soon!
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We pride ourselves on providing a personalized dining and social experience. In collaboration with local coffee roasters, bakeries, wineries, micro-brewers, distillers, and artists to source the highest quality offerings. M&M serves a rotation of specialty coffees and specialty goods each month.
Mix and Mingle Coffee Lounge ...is a story of three friends on a mission to empower communities while using coffee as their vehicle to create an experience through creativity that will elevate your spirit. Hospitality, Service and Family driven. We offer quality personalized hand-crafted beverages, savory eats, creative community workshops, a ghost kitchen space, retail & books for all ages and so much more! We hope you to see you soon at our upcoming "Grand Opening", meanwhile take a moment to drop us a line #CoffeeCommunityService
MIX AND MINGLE COFFEE LOUNGE
8923 Woodyard Road
Clinton, Maryland 20735
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Word(s) for the Week:
Happy In The Lord
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Happy are the people whose God is the Lord. Ps 144:15
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To be happy is the goal of many. What is happiness? Is happiness a collection of things. What makes you happy? Is it the job you have been praying so long for? Is it the husband or wife you petitioned God for? Perhaps you already have a wonderful wife, husband, or companion who "makes you happy."
The Random House Dictionary of the English Language defines "happy" as; (1.) delighted, pleased or glad, as over a particular thing. As to be happy to see a person. (2.) characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy; a happy mood; a happy frame of mind.
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We welcome your support. For more than 16 years Taking Effective Action, Inc. (TEA) has worked to improve health education and awareness to persons in the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia communities and beyond. We are striving to help individuals and families live longer, healthier and more productive lives. Please partner with us by your in-kind or financial donation. We appreciate any help —no amount is too small $1.00, $5.00 and up.
To make a Financial Donation, Click here and scroll down to the PayPal Donate button and click on it. Please watch the video below that summarizes some of the things TEA and its partners are doing in the communities we serve. See video below.
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" There is no better time than now to start living healthy”
― Anonymous
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The latest Tweets from Taking Effective Action (TEA) (@Teaction4health).
TEA is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides education and supportive services in order to assist community members in reducing some of the health disparities they encounter.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4433
Upper Marlboro, MD 20775
240-394-8327
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