As part of the celebration of Black History Month, the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center will be hosting various activities that deal with medical aspects affecting people of African descent. Additionally, there will be a series of events that touch on social, cultural, and economic dynamics that are part of the African-American experience.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12
10 a.m. Presentation on Hypertensive issues in African-American patients
6 p.m. Showing of "Amistad"-to be followed by a discussion
TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 13
10 a.m. Presentation on Diabetes care in Black patients
6 p.m Showing of "Beloved"-to be followed by a discussion
WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 14
10 a.m "How to Be Heart Smart" .
6 p.m Showing of "The Best Man"
THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 15
10 a.m. Women's Health Care Presentation
6 p.m. Showing of "Rosewood"-to be followed by a discussion
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
10 a.m. Men's Health Presentation
6 p.m. Showing of "The Tuskegee Airmen"-to be followed by a discussion
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
10 a.m. Adolescent Issues
6 p.m. Showing of "Nutty Professor I and II"
Please Note: The presentations, movies, and discussions are directed to an adult audience so please use discretion in attending. There will be other activities throughout the month of February that will cater towards children. These will be sponsored by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. For more information please contact Joseph De James, M.D., at 693-8900.
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