April 1st
M-Powerhouse of the Triangle, Inc. in conjunction with Southern School of Engineering will conduct a Youth Symposium titled: “Bridge to the Future” from 12noon to 2:30pm at Southern High School Theatre in Durham. Attending on behalf of the Coalition will be Rick Gray, volunteer and Clinical Research Associate with Duke

April 6th
The African-American Health Improvement Partnership, Research Leadership Committee will meet at NC Mutual in room 335 at 12:30 – 2:00pm. Members representing the Community Health Coalition, Inc: Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD, MPH, FACP and Sharon Elliott-Bynum, PhD. Other representatives: Pamela Duncan, Sherman James, Lawrence Muhlbaler, Rupal Patel and Mina Silberberg.

April 9th
The LINKS, Inc. Durham Chapter is hosting an afternoon of “Networking with Notables: Past, Present and Future” from 4 – 6pm at the Alfonso Elder Student Union, NCCU. Notables will be Judge Elaine Bushfan; The Honorable HM Mickey Michaux, Jr.; Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD; Broadway Performing Artist, Claire Bathe’ Williams; The Bull City Slam Team; Blues and Folk Musician, Jasme’ Kelly. Proceeds of this event will support the Chapter’s Endowed Scholarship Fund at NCCU. The public is invited to attend.

The Community Health Coalition will participate in a Health Fair at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Durham from 11am to 4pm. Marion Miles, RN and others from the Coalition will provide glucose screenings, blood pressure checks and encourage attendees to sign up for FREE mammograms and a Diabetes Support Group (DIP) Research Project.

April 9th – 10th
Duke University and Durham County in partnership with the American Cancer Society is hosting its 2011 Relay for Life at Duke University Campus Main Quad. Working on the planning committee from the Coalition is Marion Miles, RN.

April 11th
Community Health Coalition, Inc. in Partnership with Rex Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit is offering FREE Mammograms at Union Baptist Church in Durham on April 11, 2011 from 10am to 3pm. The screenings will be offered to African American women; age 40+ who are underserved, uninsured and underinsured or who have a history of breast cancer in their family. Health related educational materials will also be distributed. Representing the Coalition will be Marion Miles, RN; Janice Johnson, project coordinator; Lois Parker, lay health advisor.

April 12th
Eat Smart, Move More Seniors Exercise and Screening program will be held at CAARE through Project UPLIFT funding at the Durham Housing Authority Senior Living Centers. Representing the Coalition will be Sharon Elliott-Bynum, RN, PhD.

The African-American Health Improvement Partnership, Research Leadership Committee will meet at NC Mutual in room 335 at 10:00 – 11:30am. Members representing the Community Health Coalition, Inc: Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD, MPH, FACP and Sharon Elliott-Bynum, PhD. Other representatives: Pamela Duncan, Sherman James, Lawrence Muhlbaler, Rupal Patel, Andrea McMillon and Mina Silberberg.

April 13th
The African-American Health Improvement Partnership, CAB, will meet at Lyons Park in Durham at 5:30pm. Members representing the Community Health Coalition, Inc: Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD, MPH, FACP and Sharon Elliott-Bynum, PhD. Other representatives: Pamela Duncan, Sherman James, Lawrence Muhlbaler, Rupal Patel and Mina Silberberg.

April 14th
Blood Pressure Committee will meet on the B-PEP (Blood Pressure Education Program). The agenda for this meeting will be to work on 1) securing funding sources for hand held monitors, 2) developing a city-wide campaign to bring focus on managing high blood pressure and hypertension in the city of Durham, and 3) planning May’s Community Meeting and Health Fair. Active committee members: Carmelita Spicer, MEd & Program Director; Lottie Barnes, MPH, CHES from Duke; Rick Gray, Clinical Research Associate with Duke & Committee Facilitator; Sherwood E. Smith, Insurance Agent; Yolanda Ford, Durham Public School Educator; Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD and advisor.

Duke University Health System will be hosting its 10th Durham Health Summit at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham from 8:30am to 2:30 pm. Topics will include: Healthcare Reform and Finance; CEO Roundtable of Workplace Wellness Models; Integrating Health, Wellness and Spirituality; Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Health. Attending this event from the Coalition will be Carmelita Spicer, MEd; Sharon Baker, JD; Marion Miles, RN.

April 16th
Moreene Road Community Housing Project Saturday Health Clinic will be held. The Community Health Coalition, medical doctors and health professionals will provide food, consultation and administer blood pressure, glucose and weight checks to residents from 9am to 2pm. Representing the Coalition will be Cedric Bright, MD and Vivian Jackson, RN.

The Academic Community Service Learning Program of North Carolina Central University will hold its First Lady Walk-a-thon and “Eat Smart, Be Active”, Bridging the Gap to eliminate Health Disparities Workshop/Health Fair from 8:30am to 12noon. Participating in the workshop will be Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD and Marion Miles, RN.

April 18th
CHC will email and mail via postal service approximately 300 Health Tips on Healthy People 2020 – Reducing Health Disparities to churches, organizations, doctors and the media for distribution to congregation, members, patients and subscribers, respectively. The Health Tip is written by Elaine Hart Brothers, MD, Internal Medicine at Metropolitan Durham Medical Group and Board President of the Community Health Coalition, Inc... The Health Tip is edited & graphically designed by Carmelita Spicer, MEd. & Communications Specialist. Marion Miles, RN from the Coalition manages the Healthy Sunday program. Churches are encouraged to discuss on the 4th, Sunday.

April 22nd
The African-American Health Improvement Partnership, Research Leadership Committee will meet at NC Mutual in room 335 at 12:30 – 2pm. Member representing the Community Health Coalition, Inc: Sharon Elliott-Bynum, PhD. Other representatives: Pamela Duncan, Sherman James, Lawrence Muhlbaler, Rupal Patel, Andrea McMillon and Mina Silberberg.

April 23rd
Morning Glory Community Housing Project Saturday Health Clinic will be held. The Community Health Coalition, medical doctors and health professionals will provide food, consultation and administer blood pressure, glucose and weight checks to residents from 9am to 2pm. Representing the Coalition will be Cedric Bright, MD and Vivian Jackson, RN.

April 25th
The Durham County Health Assessment Team will meet from 3 – 4:30pm at the Durham County Health Department to research and write Durham’s Community Health Assessment for 2012. The team consists of representatives from the community. Members of the team from the Coalition are Sharon Baker, JD; Cheryl Lloyd, PhD; Rick Gray; Lottie Barnes, MPH; Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD. Team leader for the cancer section is Sharon Baker.

April 26th
The African-American Health Improvement Partnership, Research Leadership Committee will meet at NC Mutual in room 335 at 12:30 – 2pm. Member representing the Community Health Coalition, Inc: Sharon Elliott-Bynum, PhD. Other representatives: Pamela Duncan, Sherman James, Lawrence Muhlbaler, Rupal Patel, Andrea McMillon and Mina Silberberg.

April 28th
Blood Pressure Committee will meet on the B-PEP (Blood Pressure Education Program). The agenda for this meeting will be to work on 1) securing funding sources for hand held monitors, 2) developing a city-wide campaign to bring focus on managing high blood pressure and hypertension in the city of Durham, and 3) planning May’s Community Meeting and Health Fair. Active committee members: Carmelita Spicer, MEd & Program Director; Lottie Barnes, MPH, CHES from Duke; Rick Gray, Clinical Research Associate with Duke & Committee Facilitator; Sherwood E. Smith, Insurance Agent; Yolanda Ford, Durham Public School Educator; Elaine Hart-Brothers, MD and advisor.

April 30th
The Community Health Coalition will participate in a Health Fair at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Durham from 11am to 4pm. Marion Miles, RN and others from the Coalition will provide glucose screenings, blood pressure checks and encourage attendees to sign up for FREE mammograms and a Diabetes Support Group (DIP) Research Project.

The Community Health Coalition will participate in the March of Dimes Annual 3K Walk at Imperial Park in Durham. Registration starts at 8:30am. The event is co-chaired by Marie Small, MD and a supporter to the Community Health Coalition. To register, go to www.marchforbabies.org.