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Waterford Place is hosting a backyard barbeque on Saturday, August 3rd, for men facing cancer!

Play some games and meet other men in the cancer community. Register by Friday, July 26th, to feast on burgers, brats, veggie kabobs, and more!

Check out the flyer to learn more!

Join RUSH University Medical Center on Saturday, July 27th, for a Back-to-School Health Fair!

Come for the fun, games, and prizes, and stay for the FREE immunizations, Covid vaccinations, and health exams.

Check out the flyer below for more information!

Join RUSH and the West Side Walk for Wellness tomorrow morning from YOUR neighborhood! This is a great opportunity to prioritize your health in community and learn from healthcare professionals along the way!

To learn more, visit
https://rushedu-auvic.formstack.com/forms/west_side_walk_for_wellness_2024

Did you know July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month?

This is a great time to check in on your health and see where you (or those you love) might need support.

While it’s easy to become overwhelmed and burned out by the daily stressors of life, there are plenty of practical tools to aid us in our overall health and wellness.

Swipe right to check out two special Thrive Alive episodes all about mental health! Listen to the entire episodes on Facebook, YouTube, or Spotify/Apple Podcasts!

Volunteer with us!

We are looking for volunteers to join Rush and the Alive Faith Network to support Keep It Movin’ and Abundant Living, two church-based studies working to improve mobility and blood pressure and promote health equity within the African American community in Chicago.

Please join us at our upcoming virtual volunteer training on Wednesday, July 24th, from 6 pm - 7 pm to learn more about how you can volunteer at one of our upcoming health assessments.

Check out the attached flyer for more information and visit the link below to register for the virtual training!

https://redcap.rush.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=DRR8EYR99XXKWTKW

The West Side Walk for Wellness starts tomorrow!! It's not too late to register.

Join RUSH Medical Center in person (tomorrow, July 13th) in Chicago or Aurora for a great time of exercise, wellness information, and community fellowship, and join online from the comfort of your neighborhood every Saturday through August 24th!

Click the link below to register!
https://rushedu-auvic.formstack.com/forms/west_side_walk_for_wellness_2024

Happy Juneteenth from the Alive Faith Network!

Did you know June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month?
According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and in 2021, Alzheimer's was the fifth-leading cause of death amongst people aged 65 years and older.

It's crucial to spread awareness about the challenges and impact of this condition. Check out the National Institute on Aging website to receive resources and information on how to care for your loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease. Let's continue working together to create a more inclusive and compassionate environment for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers!

nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-caregiving

Join us this afternoon at 1 PM CST on Facebook Live for the premiere of Thrive Alive episode 8!

This episode highlights father-inclusive research centering African American men and features Dr. Wrenetha Julion and Dr. Santosh Basapur from RUSH University Medical Center!

Enter the chat and join the conversation right here on Facebook! See you then.

Will this be your first step towards a smoke-free life? It can be!

The Steps to Stop study at RUSH University Medical Center, in partnership with Phalanx Family Services, is testing a treatment program to help people increase their readiness to quit smoking. The study is done completely online/ over the phone, and at no cost to the participant.

All study participants receive free coaching sessions with a To***co Treatment Specialist via Zoom or phone, and a free two-week supply of ni****ne lozenges and patches. Participants may earn up to $100 for completing all parts of the study.

To apply, scan the QR code below or visit https://redcap.link/stepstostop”

Join us this afternoon at 1 PM CST for a special bonus episode of Thrive Alive!

This episode features Dr. Yasmin Cavenagh and two community health nurses, Darwanna Flowers, RN, and Valerie A. Davis, RN! This conversation explores how the Family Connects program at Rush is supporting new parents in Chicago by connecting families to valuable resources during the postpartum period. Together, Nurse Jazmine and our guests discuss how the medical community is responding to racial disparities in maternal healthcare. Tune in at 1 PM CST right here on Facebook to watch it!

Check out some fun moments from this year's AFN Soul Care retreat!

Pastors are constantly pouring into others, and we believe it's just as vital that they receive space and support to recharge!
If you'd like to learn how you or your pastor can participate in a future AFN retreat, contact us at [email protected].

This National Nurses Week, we're celebrating our very own Jazmine Lampkin! You may recognize Jazmine as the host of our Thrive Alive podcast, but she is also a Community Health Nurse at RUSH University Medical Center, Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor, public speaker, wife and mother!

Jazmine, we are so grateful for your leadership and commitment to community care. Your voice, presence, and impact are invaluable!

Happy National Nurses Week to you and all the other Nurses who help make this world a better place!

Tune in this Thursday, April 25th for a bonus episode of Thrive Alive! Nurse Jazmine chats with Dr. Janelle Bolden of Northwestern Medicine on the Illinois Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Report, published in the Illinois Department of Health in October 2023.

Come listen and learn how social determinants of health may impact the care new parents receive, and how the medical community can respond to the radical disparities in maternal healthcare delivery.

You don’t want to miss this!

Check out these great photos from an Alive Faith Network screening at Greater St. John Bible Church this past weekend!

How can you advocate for your loved ones during pregnancy?

What is reproductive justice?

All these questions and more are discussed during todays episode of Thrive Alive!

Kick off Black Maternal Health Week with us and join us on Facebook Live at 1 PM CST (link in bio to join)!

Tomorrow is the kickoff of Black Maternal Health Week AND Black Doula Day!

In preparation for our Thrive Alive Black Doula Day episode, meet our panelists!

~Ymani Blake
~Kemeera Nimahat
~Rosalina Rashad
~Rachel Williams

Swipe right to get to know more about them and their work!

Join us tomorrow at 1 PM on Facebook Live for this episode of Thrive Alive! Link in bio to join.

Join us today at 3 PM for our next Thrive Alive Presents episode! We're highlighting an amazing community-based organization focused on promoting women's health! Join us right here on Facebook at 3 PM to see who it is!

Pastors and Faith Leaders, have you heard about the upcoming Faith Leaders Brunch on March 30th!? This is a great opportunity to connect with other clergy and spiritual leaders in the area.
Check out the flyer below for more details!

Are you looking to expand your horizons and explore new career opportunities in research?

Join us for an exciting workshop on March 16th designed to introduce Community Health Workers to the world of research and potential job prospects!

Register using the link below -hope to see you there!

https://rushedu-auvic.formstack.com/forms/chw_workshop