Tag: Health and Wellness

Celebrating the Vision, Community, Education, Health and Wellness

Remembering Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism awareness month. It is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. There are several ways you can support Autism Awareness month by doing the following. Share the puzzle ribbon. Share it on your social media feeds. It is a very recognizable symbol for Autism. … Continue reading Remembering Autism Awareness Month

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Community, Health and Wellness

CommUnityCare Health Centers Hires New CEO

(Austin, TX.) – The CommUnityCare Board of Directors has hired Jaeson Fournier to be its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “After a long and very competitive selection process, our Board of Directors is confident Jaeson will be an exceptional leader for our growing organization and we warmly welcome him to our CommUnityCare family,” said Christopher Rios, CommUnityCare Board Chair. “Jaeson’s significant executive experience as CEO … Continue reading CommUnityCare Health Centers Hires New CEO

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Education, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized

Are You Practicing Self-Care?

Last year, I started looking into self-care for myself. We all have things we enjoy, but what I found to be the key is scheduling time for whatever you do to take the time to care for yourself.  At one point in my life, I made a prayer alter which I used daily. I would meditate with the Bible, pray and then just listen. I … Continue reading Are You Practicing Self-Care?

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Health and Wellness

Do You Have Healthy Snacks In Your Desk?

Do you find that you get hungry before lunch and again during the last hours of your work day? Me too. It doesn’t matter where you work you should keep some healthy snacks available to help you get through those hungry moments. I always think about something that is sweet, like a candy bar or chips but we all know that’s not healthy. I think … Continue reading Do You Have Healthy Snacks In Your Desk?

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Black Men, Black Women, Children, Education, Health and Wellness

Sickle Cell Month

Living with Sickle Cell What is Sickle Cell? Sickle cell disease is an inherited life-threatening blood disorder that affects the red blood cells. These sickled cells carry less oxygen to parts of the body and when these misshaped cells are clumped together causes pain crisis. It affects African  Americans, Hispanics, and many more ethnic groups. Sickle cell disease is quietly devastating. Its symptoms can occur in any part … Continue reading Sickle Cell Month

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