The Association of Black Cardiologist, Inc. (ABC) organizes churches as Cardiovascular Wellness Centers. Through these wellness centers, church volunteers are trained and certified Health Promotion Specialists. These Specialists form a coalition of volunteers empowered to positively impact the health of members of their church and communities.

Churches are recruited based on their willingness to initiate and maintain the program.  In order to become a Cardiovascular Wellness Center, the churches agree to:

• Incorporate health promotion information in the church bulletins.

• Follow-up with participants on their commitments to seek medical help.

• Sponsor routine community health activities.

CARDIOVASCULAR RESOURCE CENTERS

The Divine Universal Sisterhood (DUS) is a community-based organization known for its comprehensive nutrition education program.  The innovative curriculum and cooking demonstrations, created by DUS, re-educates individuals about transitioning toward good eating practices and a healthier lifestyle.  DUS focuses on:

1. Educating individuals about the link between poor diet, poor food choices and poor health.

2. Helping individuals make a transition toward healthier eating habits.

3. Increasing the exposure and benefits of health food stores.

4. Demonstrating how to cook and prepare heart-healthy meals while introducing a wide variety of food choices.

For more information on the REACH Nutrition Program, contact:

Yafah Asiel
(404) 752-5194
atlkog@aol.com