Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Reverend Dr. Kelvin Lamonte Williams, Community Liaison and Outreach Specialist at the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, joined Lauren Coleman, Weekday Morning Anchor for the Good Morning Show, at WFMY News 2 this morning for an interview on the Community Health Alliance for Men's Health Promotion at Wake Forest School of Medicine's Health Symposium: Raising the Bar for Black Men's Health and Wellness. This free event aims to enrich the lives of Black men in the Piedmont Triad by providing a space to discuss health priorities and connect with local resources. Register now at https://redcap.link/9xq59wqk or call Shawnta Lloyd at 3367137678.

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/health/black-mens-health-and-wellness-symposium-this-saturday-in-winston-salem/83-2a8e7b6f-3606-4074-8097-d0c96a85d2e2

For an unforgettable experience join us for the 3rd annual Raising the Bar for Black Men’s Health and Wellness Symposium hosted by the Community Health Alliance for Men’s Health Promotion (CHAMP) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. This free event aims to enrich the lives of Black men in the Piedmont Triad by providing a space to discuss health priorities and connect with local resources. Register now at https://redcap.link/9xq59wqk

Don't miss out on the chance to join us for the 3rd annual Raising the Bar for Black Men’s Health and Wellness Symposium hosted by the Community Health Alliance for Men’s Health Promotion (CHAMP) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. This free event aims to enrich the lives of Black men in the Piedmont Triad by providing a space to discuss health priorities and connect with local resources. Register now at https://redcap.link/9xq59wqk

Step out, show up, and join us for the 3rd annual Raising the Bar for Black Men’s Health and Wellness Symposium hosted by the Community Health Alliance for Men’s Health Promotion (CHAMP) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. This free event aims to enrich the lives of Black men in the Piedmont Triad by providing a space to discuss health priorities and connect with local resources. Register now at https://redcap.link/9xq59wqk

Save the date for September 21, 2024! Join us for the 3rd annual Raising the Bar for Black Men’s Health and Wellness Symposium hosted by the Community Health Alliance for Men’s Health Promotion (CHAMP) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. This free event aims to enrich the lives of Black men in the Piedmont Triad by providing a space to discuss health priorities and connect with local resources. Register now at https://redcap.link/9xq59wqk

Join us for the 3rd annual Raising the Bar for Black Men’s Health and Wellness Symposium hosted by the Community Health Alliance for Men’s Health Promotion (CHAMP) at Wake Forest School of Medicine. This free event aims to enrich the lives of Black men in the Piedmont Triad by providing a space to discuss health priorities and connect with local resources. Register now at https://redcap.link/9xq59wqk

The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity donated school supplies to Ashley Academy and David H. Petree Elementary School!

August is Create a Will Month. This is an especially important task to handle if you are dealing with someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Wills and other legal documents help ensure that the wishes of the person with Alzheimer's are followed.

Below is a link to the Alzheimer's Association for more information.

https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/financial-legal-planning/legal-documents

The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is honored to be a part of the documentary 'We Are, Because We Were' which is being shown at the International Black Theatre Festivals Film Fest. Curated by Hilda Willis and directed by Wake Forest University documentary film program alumnus Rodney Wilds the documentary celebrates the extraordinary history of Winston-Salem's African American community. Dr. Allison Caban-Holt, Associate Director of MACHE is featured in the documentary.

Film Fest Schedule https://ncblackrep.org/2024-ibtf-film-fest/

Congratulations Dr. Byrd this is an amazing accomplishment!

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

The community is invited to the Kerr Tar Family Caregiver Conference on Tuesday August 6 at Vance Granville Community College! If you are interested in this Caregiver College please visit www.dementianc.org/2024henderson or contact Lisa Levine at (919)-832-3732 !

The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity's Dr. Goldie Byrd will receive the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer's Disease Research. The award recognizes a senior investigator whose contributions, whether they have been in research, leadership or mentorship, have shown a lasting impact on the field and whose body of work has demonstrated a career-long commitment towards progress against Alzheimer's and dementia. AAIC is the largest international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science and clinical practice. Join us in celebrating Dr. Goldie Byrd for receiving this extraordinary award.

https://aaic.alz.org

To combat the devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease in the African American community Triumph Baptist Church of Philadelphia under the leadership of Rev. Dr. James S. Hall Jr. and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, will host an Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Health Summit.

The Summit’s architect, advocate, and leader is Senior Pastor James Gailliard who is the CEO of Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Pastor Gailliard, a Philadelphia native has brought together key stakeholders and sponsors who are committed to the well-being of local communities, families, and individuals.

Date and Time:
Saturday, July 27 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch is provided and the event is free and open to the public

Location:
Triumph Baptist Church of Philadelphia - 1648 W Hunting Park Ave - Philadelphia, PA 19140

Join the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is a national holiday that was created to celebrate the end of Slavery in the United States. Share with us your Juneteenth experiences in the comments!

Have you ever thought about improving your Behavioral Health? What is Behavioral Health? Behavioral Health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms. Behavioral Health care refers to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of those conditions. How much do you really understand about your own behavioral health and its influence on your life? And if you are already knowledgable about your Behavioral Health what are some habits have you developed to maintain and improve your mental and emotional well-being? Let us know in the comments!

Please click the links below for more information on Behavioral Health:
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-behavioral-health
https://www.wakehealth.edu/specialty/b/behavioral-health

For years, mental health education and awareness in Black communities has been fueled by negative stigmas, racial discrimination in mental health care, and a lack of equitable access to resources and services. In honor of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s first annual Black Mental Health Month, we encourage you to share your story and actively listen to the experiences of others to truly find the power of community.
Click the link below for more information:
https://adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/black-african-american-communities
with us in the comments!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. It was started by Mental Health America (MHA) (then known as the National Association for Mental Health). Each year in mid-March Mental Health America releases a toolkit of materials to guide preparation for outreach activities during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Click the links for more information:
https://www.mhanational.org/
https://www.mhanational.org/research-reports/2022-state-mental-health-america-report

What are some ways you all effectively reach out to family and friends to check on their mental health, and what practices best help you initiate these important conversations in a supportive way?

Congratulations to Dr. Goldie Byrd, director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity on being featured on the Triad Business Journal’s outstanding women in business!

Goldie Smith Byrd: TBJ’s 2023 Outstanding Women in Business Legacy Award winner - Triad Business Journal Since the early 2000s, Goldie Smith Byrd has been working to make the Triad a healthier community. A clinical researcher and academic by trade, Byrd is driven to her work by her passion for increasing diversity and health equity.

Dr. Goldie S. Byrd and Takiyah D. Starks- Broadnax at the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, is working toward closing the gaps in Alzheimer's disease health disparities. African Americans and Hispanics suffer disproportionately from Alzheimer's disease (AD). Increasing diversity in AD research studies will help address inequalities and medical disparities in AD treatment and prevention. For more information about our African Ancestry study please click on the video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Nx1dOZWis and or visit wakehealth.edu/MACHE .

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Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, do not ignore them, there is help! Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can reduce some symptoms and enable people to maintain their cognitive functions for as long as possible.
www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th Leading Cause of Death in the United States
More than 5 Million Americans are Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Every 66 Seconds Someone in America Develops Alzheimer’s Disease
www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is a monthlong observance focused on raising awareness around Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including education about warning signs and ways to reduce risks. The first observance in the United States began in 1983 and purple is the signature color for Alzheimer’s.
www.alz.org

Calling All Our Community!

We want to say thank you and give back to our community.

The Boss Lady of Gospel music will be live for 3 hours giving away tickets to events and other prizes. Bring your family and friends!

If you have any concerns about your memory loss- come out to receive a FREE MEMORY SCREENING.

The screening results will be given back to you to help you have a conversation with your doctor or get a referral to additional memory loss resources.