AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY
WELLNESS CENTER
MISSION
To reduce health disparities within the African American community by focusing on the
physical, social, and environmental factors that impact health.
GOALS
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Teach best practices for maintaining good health
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Improve medical compliance
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Teach the environmental factors that impact health
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Promote utilization of community resources
LOCATION:
3501 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509
Family Justice Center Building
HEALTH EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT
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Stress Management & Illness
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Anger Management & Illness
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Emotional and Spiritual Balance
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Proper Nutrition
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Proper Hygiene
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Exercise (walking, dancing, etc.)
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Weight Management
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Diabetes Management
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Blood Pressure Management
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Allergies & Asthma Management
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Cancer Education (signs & symptoms)
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Kidney Disease & Dialysis Treatment
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Sickle Anemia Management & Research
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Lupus (signs & symptoms)
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Smoking Cessation
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Drug Abuse Prevention
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Improving Air Quality in the Home
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Proper Foot Care
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Impact of local & regional air pollution
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How to support local, regional, state, and federal legislation for Clean Air
BASIC MEDICAL SCREENING
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Health History
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Blood Pressure
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Blood Sugar
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Body Mass Index
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Heart & Pulse rate
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Flu Vaccines
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COVID testing
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AIDS Testing
PARTICIPANTS: Adults, Seniors, Youth
COST: Free
HOURS: Tuesdays & Thursdays
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All staff are professionals: Licensed nursing staff, counselors, and Certified allied health staff. Client information will be kept confidential in accordance with State & Federal HIPPA Laws that protect client privacy