Cultural Differences Can Impact What You Need to Know About Your Health

I recently learned that the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce  (NBBCC) will present a Health Forum 2011, Thursday, June 2, 2011, 5-8PM at the Finley Center, 2060 West College Avenue,  Santa Rosa.

NBBCC's President Letitia Hanke-Ryzhkov asked me to help spread the word and I'm glad that she did.

Genetically we are all pre-disposed to some form of healt risk and the more informed we are about what those health risks are, the more likely we are to be able to take preventive steps.

So here's information about the event:

Sonoma County - The forum includes a distinguished panel of experts who can answer your questions regarding Sickle Cell Anemia, Cardio Vascular Disease, Nutrition, Diabetes, and more. Come and learn what you can do to become a healthier YOU NOW.

The program is designed for the greatest group risks, including African Americans (Sickle Cell Anemia & CVD), American Women (Cardio Vascular Disease); Asian Am/Pacific Islanders (Cardio Vascular Disease), South Asians (Coronary Artery Disease). Young Indians (Type 1 Heart Disease) and Hispanic Americans (Diabetes/Heart Disease/Stroke).

This free event offers a blood pressure check, Diabetes screening, cholesterol screening. Information, music and refreshments. NOTE: Health screenings will take place between 5 and 6 pm.

Sponsors include AT&T, PG&E, Comcast, Summit Bank, MonaVie, NAMI, Medtronic and University of Sports.

 The forum is hosted by the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce as a service to its members and the community it serves. For more information regarding the Chamber or to become a member, please contact Letitia Hanke-Ryzhkov, 888-846-5155, info@nbbcc.org/