Friday April 4
MINORITY HEALTH MONTH KICKOFF
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, 601 Lakeside Avenue
Sponsored by City of Cleveland & Dept. of Public Health

THE 7th ANNUAL TEEN SUMMIT
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
South Pointe Hospital, Warrensville Hts.
Cleveland Minority Organ Tissue Transplantation Education Program
(MOTTEP) hosts a full day of fun & education for area high schools.
Sponsored by the Kidney Foundation, Black Fund of Gr. Cleveland & the
Mt. Sinai Foundation. Info: (216) 323-3903, crichards@cdcare.org

MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY
9:45 – 11:10 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. High School, Cleveland
Performance by students from the School of the Arts & Martin Luther
King High School

FREEDOM CONCERT
7:00 p.m., The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland
From the legacy of Coretta Scott King, this commemorative concert
combines music & spoken word with a never seen before historic tribute
to Dr. King’s commitment to Cleveland, Ohio.

Saturday April 5

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tri-C Metro Campus, Student
Center, 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland
Jordan Community Resource Center workshop for women who are past offenders, homeless, in transitional housing or in residential treatment programs.

WHATS DIET GOT TO DO WITH IT?
5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation,
8819 Quincy Ave., Cleveland
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: HEALTHY ATTITUDE
9:15 a.m., Mediterranean Party Center, 25021 Rockside Rd., Bedford Hts.
Mother-daughter luncheon for females ages 13 and over to promote healthy relationships.

Sponsored by The Each One Reach One Mission.
Info: (216) 283-1062

YOUTH SPEAK OUT
1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Berea Children’s Home and Family Services, Gahn
Gym, 202 East Bagley Rd., Berea
Health professionals will conduct a workshop to educate youth about violence & substance abuse prevention. Info: (216) 385-5499

ASIAN AWARENESS & PREVENTION HEALTH FAIR
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 8220 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville
Diabetes presentation , ask-a-physician & health screenings.
More information: (440) 838-1066

HEALTH AMBASSADOR TRAINING
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fairfax Place, 9014 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, OH
See description on April 12

Sunday April 6

*WHAT’S DIET GOT TO DO WITH IT?
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation
8819 Quincy Ave., Cleveland
Minister Rukiah Shamon, founder of Another Level II Vegetarian Restaurant, will share info, meal instructions & recipes for delicious plant-based meals.
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

ASIAN AWARENESS & PREVENTION HEALTH FAIR
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Korean Central Presbyterian
Church, 8220 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville
Diabetes presentation , ask-a physician & health screenings.
Info: (440) 838-1066

Monday April 7

STAYING FIT TO COMBAT HEART DISEASE & MUSIC THERAPY WELLNESS
10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. James AME Church
2355 E. 89th Street, Cleveland
Sponsored by Senior Outreach Services, Inc.
Info: (216) 231-0003

WILLOUGHBY LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Willoughby Library Branch
30 Public Square, Willoughby
A health professional will discuss lupus & other health issues with lupus patients, family members & caregivers. Sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Cleveland.
Info: (440) 717-0183

Tuesday April 8

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION & TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. James AME Church
8401 Cedar Ave., Cleveland
Sponsored by Senior Outreach Services, Inc.
Info: (216) 231-0003

WESTLAKE LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
6:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Cleveland Clinic Westlake
2nd Floor Cardiology Waiting Rm.
30033 Clemens Road, Westlake
See description on April 7

Wednesday April 9

MEDICATION BROWN BAG & STAYING FIT TO COMBAT & MANAGE DIABETES
10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. James AME Church
8401 Cedar Ave., Cleveland
Bring your prescription and over-the-counter medicines for review and discussion.

Sponsored by Senior Outreach Services, Inc.
Info: (216) 231-0003

MAPLE HEIGHTS LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
12:00 – 2:00p.m.
Maple Heights Library Branch,
5225 Library Lane, Maple Hts.
See description on April 7

Thursday April 10
HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Willard Head Start
2220 W. 93rd St., Cleveland
Martial arts, physical therapy & health education workshops for preschool to high school aged children, teens & their families. Food will be provided. Sponsored by the Council for Economic Opportunities Greater Cleveland
Info: (216) 651-5154
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

DINING WITH DIABETES
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
See description on April 24

LINE DANCING & RELAX AND RELEASE
10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. James AME Church
8401 Cedar Ave., Cleveland
Sponsored by Senior Outreach Services, Inc.
Info: (216) 231-0003

6TH ANNUAL MINORITY MEN’S HEALTH FAIR
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid
Ave., Crile Building A, 1st Floor
Info: clevelandclinic.org/mmhc

MIDDLEBURGH HTS. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Middleburgh Heights Library
15600 Bagley Road, Middleburgh
Hts. See description on April 7

Friday April 11
SOS SENIORS TAKE CARE CELEBRATION
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
St. James AME Church
8401 Cedar Ave., Cleveland
Art Therapy Session. Sponsored by Senior Outreach Services, Inc.
Info: (216) 231-0003

Saturday April 12
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, HEALTHY ATTITUDES LUNCH & LEARN
9:15 a.m.
Faith Christian Church, 14109 Benwood Ave., Cleveland
Adults ages 35 and older will be led in group exercise and Tai Chi training. Health screenings & “talks with a dietician.
Info: (216) 752-5996.
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

VIOLENCE & CANCER CLAIM LIVES: HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,
See description on April 26
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

HEALTH AMBASSADOR TRAINING
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Suburban Pavilion, 20265 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
NEON Faith-Based Program will host a 4-series workshop to train faithbased community  healthcare workers in leading their fellowship to better health outcomes. Sponsored by Steps to a Healthier Cleveland.
Info: (216) 231-7700 x 1034

WHAT’S DIET GOT TO DO WITH IT?,
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation
8819 Quincy Ave., Cleveland
Janee Kuta-Iliano, founder of Alive One and raw food chef, will provide wonderful information & recipes. Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

A STATE OF EMERGENCY: BLACK WOMEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH IN CRISIS,
4:30 p.m.
Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
Dinner, discussion & theater performance of In the Continuum. $20 to attend.
Sponsored by AIDS Taskforce. Info: 216-357-2223

Sunday April 13
WHAT’S DIET GOT TO DO WITH IT?
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Olivet Housing & Community Development Corporation 8819 Quincy Ave., Cleveland
Albert & Medeana Hobar, founders of Web of Life Natural Foods Market in Westlake, will
share great information, transferable meal instructions & excellent recipes to help you make delicious plant-based meals.
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Monday April 14
10 STEPS TO LIVING WITH LUPUS
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Cleveland Chapter
12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville
A health professional will discuss lupus information & other health issues with lupus patients, family members and caregivers.
Info: (440) 717-0183

Wednesday April 16
MINORITY HEALTH EXPO
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Murtis Taylor Human Services System
13411 Union Ave., Cleveland
Blood pressure screenings & diabetes risk assessments; recipients will be immediately informed of results and referred for follow-up to NEON in necessary.

Thursday April 17
DINING WITH DIABETES
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
See description on April 24

Friday April 18
HEALTHY HEART SEMINARS
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Murtis Taylor Human Services System
13411 Union Ave., Cleveland
Cooking demonstration & samples with the American Diabetes Association. “Maintaining a Healthy Heart”  nutrition education with Ohio State University Extension. Blood pressure screenings; recipients will be immediately informed of results & referred for follow-up to NEON if necessary.
Info: (216) 283-4400
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Saturday April 19
1000 SISTERS OF POWER – MATTERS OF THE HEART
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Executive Caterers of Landerhaven, Pepper Pike
An educational luncheon designed to raise awareness among African American Women of their risk for heart disease & stroke.

Monday April 21
SUPPORT GROUP FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN WITH CANCER
7:00 p.m.
The Gathering Place
23300 Commerce Pk., Cleveland
Support group for African American men diagnosed with cancer to come together, receive information &  support. Facilitated by Dr. Edgar Jackson and Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle.
Held every 3rd Monday of the month.
Info: (216) 595-9546

FUN IN THE SUMMER - WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Lee Road Baptist Church
3970 Lee Road, Cleveland
A dermatologist will discuss health issues with lupus patients, family members and   caregivers at the lupus support group meeting. Sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Health Education & Service Council.
Info: (216) 851-2171 ext. 231

Tuesday April 22
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY
12:00 noon
Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church
1161 E. 105th St., Cleveland
Keynote speaker Minister Ephren Taylor II is a 25-year old multimillionaire
& the youngest African American CEO of a publicly traded company. He will deliver a powerful message on financial empowerment & spiritual growth.

BRECKSVILLE LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Cleveland Chapter 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville. See description on April 7

Thursday April 24
DINING WITH DIABETES
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Warrensville Hts. Civic & Senior
Center, 4567 Green Rd., Warrensville Hts.
3 session program demonstrates how to prepare meals that are healthy without cutting taste. Will discuss carbohydrates & sweeteners, fats & sodium, vitamins, minerals & fiber. Recipes & taste testing provided. Sponsored by the Diabetes Association of
Greater Cleveland and Ohio State University
Extension. Info: (216) 591-0800

OLD SCHOOL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
KidzHealth 2020, 13512 Kinsman Road, Cleveland
Families will enjoy games of yesteryear while learning fun & healthy exercise options. Info related to asthma & lead prevention. Sponsored by Berea Children’s Home and Family Services.
Info: (216) 752-5505

FIGHTING VIOLENCE & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Zelma George Center, 3155 Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd., Cleveland
An art therapist will conduct a workshop with the youth & parents to create antiviolence & substance abuse slogans that can be placed on t-shirts and poster boards.
Info: (216) 385-5499

Saturday April 26
VIOLENCE & CANCER CLAIM LIVES: HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Greater Cleveland Health Education & Service Council 540 East 105th St., Cleveland
Participant focused sessions on domestic violence, various cancers & a resource/information fair about self-care prevention strategies.
Info: (216) 851-2171
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

BABY ON BOARD
9:00 a.m.
CEOGC Head Start Center 14209 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland
A fun-filled event to introduce participants to the new parenting experience featuring “Boot Camp for New & Expecting Dads.” Health education activities will be provided along with vendor & information booths.
Sponsored by the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland.
Info: (216) 541-7878
Event funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Learn more about Minority Health at www.clevelandhealth.org
Funding provided by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health