LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE – Friday, June 10 at Noon
"The Conflict Between the Federal Government and Indiana Over the Use of Medicaid Funds"
Speaker: Ellyn Stecker, M.D., feminist family physician, member of the Board of PPIN
When: Friday, June 10, 2011; Speaker at Noon, come as early as 11:30 to purchase lunch.
Where: South Bend Chocolate Cafe, Rockne Room (122 S. Michigan St., South Bend)
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area — Event is free and open to the public.
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OPENING DAY AT THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET – Saturday, June 11
Where you can buy fresh food from local people.
1025 N. Bendix Drive.
Open from June 11, 2011 to October 22, 2011
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE TOUR – Saturday, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
8 Homes to Explore
Beautifully Renovated & Ready to Move-In; From $55,900 – $135,000 (Income qualifications apply)
Bus Tour leaves Colfax Cultural Center, 914 Lincolnway West, South Bend IN at 10:30 a.m.
RSVP to jessica kitchens@sbheritage.org, 574-289-1066 ext. 214
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TOUR DE UNITY BIKE RIDE – Saturday, June 11
9 a.m. starts/finishes at Potawatomi Park
Tour 10 Unity Gardens & ride 28 miles!
For more information, go to:
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FREE KIDNEY SCREENINGS Saturday June 25
from 8-11pm, the Kidney Foundation of Indiana and Saint Joseph County Minority Health Coalition will provide FREE kidney screenings for up to 120 people. The Kidney Early Evaluation program or KEEP is a health screening program designed to identify individuals at increased risk for Kidney disease and encourage them to seek further evaluation and a follow-up from physician.
KEEP is a free program that focuses on high risk individuals-those with known diabetes or chronic disease. With a focus on reaching out to minority communities, such as Hispanics and African Americans, who are at greater risk for developing Kidney disease.
The actual KEEP screening involves participants rotating through eight different stations. Participants arriving at the program do sign a consent form and complete a Screening questionnaire, which takes approximately 10-15 min. Blood pressure and weight/height measurement are performed on all attendees. Participants have sample of their blood and Urine taken to test the signs of diabetes, anemia, high cholesterol and Kidney disease.
Because the nature of these tests are confidential results are discussed, screening facilities will offer privacy for participants, as well as pleasant, sanitary environment. Screenings are conducted according to State and Federal laws. The known (blood glucose, blood pressure and urine test) are reviewed on site by a physician or qualified medical professional. Individuals whose tests are outside the normal range are encouraged to follow up with a physician. Individuals are given a copy of their tests results along with a letter to present to their physician which indicates the reason for referral. The participants will receive their lab results from our National office in approximately six weeks. Also, educational materials about Kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes are available to all screening participants.
Individuals are asked to pre-register by calling the office at 574-232-4234 or by email at karl.nichols@stjoe-minorityhealth.org. Participants are urged to fast but it is not required. Please pass this information on to your clients, networks, friends, families or congregations. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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