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We’re still absolutely beaming from our reception on Capitol Hill this week, titled “Addressing Health Equity: We are NOT Going Back to Normal!” during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. The event convened Congressional leaders, faith leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, community-based organizations, and valued corporate partners to tackle health disparities, celebrate achievements, and spotlight ongoing efforts. On behalf of CHL Founder and Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze, CHL Executive Director Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, and CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Rev. Al Sharpton, we can’t thank enough the incredible leaders and partners that were a part of it. Our speakers shed light on important legislation that can improve health outcomes in our communities, such as the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, and reforms for the 340b Drug Pricing Program. Thank you to our Congressional speakers: Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn, and CHL’s very own Sen. Raphael Warnock for your commitment and leadership. Thank you to Ruth Clements and Quest Diagnostics, David Etzwiler and Siemens Foundation, Damon Davis and Novo Nordisk, and all of our corporate partners for your amazing support and your commitment to our communities. Thank you to our Board members, Clergy Council, and Medical Advisory Board for your steadfast leadership. And of course, thank you to the coalition of health equity and community-based organizations in attendance for the work you do. We’re excited to continue working together to address health disparities and fight for legislation that helps our communities. These are just a few photos from the event, please click the link to view the full gallery! https://lnkd.in/gncPM28H

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines are key to keeping our communities safe and healthy. They help prevent the spread of diseases, protect the vulnerable, and are essential in building a healthier future for everyone. At Choose Healthy Life, we're dedicated to making vaccine access equitable and available, especially in underserved communities, through our comprehensive COVID, Flu, and RSV services. Join us as we continue to fight for health equity and safeguard our communities against preventable diseases. Let's work together to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life. #Ivax2protect

Check out our new video! 📹 We're so excited to show a day in the life of the CHL Health Navigator. Our Health Navigators are the cornerstone of the Choose Healthy Life model. They're not just part of the journey towards health equity - they're at the heart of it, driving us forward in our mission to improve health outcomes and address underlying health inequities in minority communities. Click below to watch! https://lnkd.in/gKBKEYyj

Join us this Friday! CHL's Executive Director Rev. Kimberly L. Williams is speaking at a National Minority Quality Forum webinar titled "Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Health Equity Implications of the 340B Drug Pricing Program". We'll be sharing CHL's perspective on the reform needed to ensure community members get the best access to life-saving drugs and medicine. We're excited to see you there! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eHVManqd

We had an exciting day as CHL's Executive Director, Rev. Kimberly L. Williams spoke on a panel at the 2024 National Medical Association (NMA) Convention titled “Do I Need This Shot?: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy” The focus of the panel was not just addressing vaccine hesitancy, but “encouraging vaccine confidence,” as articulated by fellow panelesit Dr. Zanthia Wiley from Emory Department of Medicine. The panel featured several incredible leaders in Black Public Health, pictured and captioned above. Rev. Williams highlighted CHL’s proven and effective model in encouraging vaccine confidence in underserved Black communities, partnering with the Black church to provide vaccinations for COVID-19, RSV, and the Flu, in addition to our other health and wellness services. CHL has vaccinated, tested, and distributed kits to over 300,000 individuals for COVID-19, and we’re committed to creating vaccine confidence in our communities. This panel was an incredible opportunity to discuss best practices and forge the path forward as we tackle health disparities. Thank you to the NMA for hosting this important conversation and providing a platform for sharing our mission and successes For more information on CHL, please visit our website at www.choosehealthylife.org

This weekend, we experienced an incredible and inspiring "Service of Hope and Healing" in the Bronx for Choose Healthy Life New York. It was a wonderful day of togetherness, community, and recommitment to our mission. A heartfelt thank you to CHL New York Clergy Leader Rev. Jacques Andre DeGraff for presiding over this remarkable event, and to the United Way of New York City for being an outstanding local implementation partner. Together, with the dedication of our health navigators and the collaboration with the Black Church, we are making tangible strides in our mission to improve health outcomes. We are also immensely grateful for New York State Executive Chamber Governor Kathy Hochul's unwavering commitment to our programs and health equity in New York State. Her steadfast support continues to empower us to address the health disparities that disproportionately affect our Black communities. The event was a powerful recommitment to our ongoing efforts to address health disparities. This service not only celebrated our progress but also fortified our spirits for the journey ahead towards a healthier, more equitable future. #ChooseHealthyLife #HealthEquity #CommunityWellness #Faith

We are proud to be a #COMPASSInitiative partner working to #TransformTheSouth with COMPASS Initiative! Thanks to Gilead Sciences's Transformative Grant, we’ll be able to help faith communities tackle the HIV epidemic. #FaithBased #EndHIV 

This morning, CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze, CHL COO Ron Ticho, and the leadership team from our HUB partner United Way of New York City had an amazing meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss the important Choose Healthy Life is doing in New York State to address health disparities in the Black community. We were delighted to be joined by our CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights legend Hazel Dukes. We express our sincere gratitude to Governor Hochul for her ongoing partnership and dedication to the health and wellbeing of New York's communities!

Tune in tonight for an important conversation on aging, with our CHL Dean of Education Dr. Melissa Clarke and Dr. Robert Fullilove, who's been instrumental in training our CHL Health Navigators. You won't want to miss this! https://lnkd.in/gJ2ttcVw

This Father's Day, Choose Healthy Life celebrates the fathers and father figures whose strength, wisdom, and love shape our communities. We honor their dedication to family and community, and their role in fostering health and wellness. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads who inspire us every day! #FathersDay Pictured below: Today's Father's Day Service at Metropolitan Baptist Church with Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, & Rev. David Jefferson Sr.