Engaging diverse communities in collaborative racial and social justice work.
Health Care
The Health Care Committee:
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Works to promote, protect, and maintain the health of African Americans;
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Assesses the health needs of the community;
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Advocates for equal access to health education, care, treatment, and research for all Americans;
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Sponsors health-related activities such as health forums, fairs, and workshops highlighting issues of importance to people of color; and
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Supports health initiatives of the Association.
Date and time of Meetings:
When: Fourth Thursday of each month at 6 pm, unless it is a holiday or has been cancelled.
Who may attend:
Anyone with interest. If you are not an NAACP member or on the committee mailing list, contact the chairperson by email below or our Branch at info@mrfnaacp.org. All are welcome.
Health Allies and Partners:
Virginia State NAACP Conference Health Committee: Dr. Pamela Stubbs, chairperson
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National NAACP on Health Issues:
Activities during 2020:
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Healthy Lifestyle Workshop attended by 15 participants, healthy eating identified, personal health goals set and participants worked towards full achievement.
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Health Committee Communication via email to General Body and Community encouraging members to keep informed about Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
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CDC Weekly Advisory data about Covid-19, and trends in health cases (stats, etc.) emails to General Body and Community.
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PDF/web page about Black communities facing disparities, adverse outcome from Covid-19, and ongoing police violence.
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Shared information received from Montgomery County Health Dept, regarding no order slip required from Doctor for Covid-19 testing.