Hello everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the summer. Be sure to find time for a vacation, rest and relaxation before the busy fall months began. We had a great turn out at the general meeting. Thank you all your meeting attendance, education, volunteerism and support to the AfAHC. We all do great work to educate and support our communities, and it’s great to learn and share information. If you missed the meeting you can see the attached amended chat and fliers. You may also can go to www.new.afahchouston.org to find information from past meetings and future events. Most of the notes, highlights, flyers and events will be posted on the website. If you want to add anything or forgot to share something please let us know.

Presentations:

• Chaun Tatum-Willams, Program Coordinator for African American Male Wellness Agency: Pressure Check Study: Examining what contribution a community health worker can bring for health care planning related to hypertension.

  • Why: Hypertension is the leading cause of stroke and heart disease.

  • Details: 18 month study, where participants are randomized to 1 of 3 groups. All groups receive blood pressure cuffs and education on monitoring/managing blood pressure levels. Some groups receive more assistance with managing hypertension and making lifestyle changes.

  • Eligibility: Aged 18 years or older, average blood pressure of 135/85, not planning to become pregnant, not receiving cancer treatment and no kidney damage.

  • Contact Jometra for more information

• Dr. Creaque Charles Taylor, TSU Registered Pharmacist specializing in geriatric pharmacy: CardioCare Quest: A Game to Improve Heart Health. Interested in what cultural events that occur in our homes that contribute to heart health.

  • Why: Heart disease is considered the silent killer, and African Americans are 2x more likely to die from hypertension than other races.

  • Target Population: African Americans in Houston area aged 18+ years diagnosed with hypertension, and their families.

  • Reinforce education and management of heart health in a fun way. Program includes a 7 day work book where you record your health behaviors and a trivia game is developed from this book

  • This is a 6 month program, ending in April 2026.

  • Dr. Creaque Charles Tyler PharmD, BCGP: 713-313-7567 or Creaque.Charles@tsu.edu

• Edith Declan – TSU:

  • Event: Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer – Saturday 9/13/25

    1. Location: Progressive New Hope Church at 3106 Paige Street Houston, TX 77004

    2. Includes: Prostate cancer education and awareness. Many screening exams available.

  • Event: Breast Cancer Screening & Prevent Program – Friday 10/31/25

    1. Location: TSU Sawyer Plaza at 3100 Cleburn Street

    2. Includes: Breast cancer education and awareness. Screening exams, lunch provided.

Highlights:

• African American Health Coalition welcomes a new board member – Dr. Allen Baker

• Kwesi Dreams

  • Please make sure you have life insurance. Reach out to a life insurance agent to learn more. Prioritize and protect your family in the event of an unexpected loss.

• Michelle Cajero

  • We are interested in being a vendor for community events. See information in amended chat.

• Sunnyside UP (United Partnership)

  • Please reach out to us by email so we can add you to our partner listing.  We will start meeting very soon to discuss the opportunities.

  • Website: new.afahchouston.org

Resource Information:

• CHW Black Affinity group

  • Mialaka Durant would like to receive more information on the CHW Black Affinity group: mialaka.durant@dshs.texas.gov. 

  • For more information, contact Schanell Jones at: schanell.jones@dshs.texas.gov. 

• Bayland Community Center

  • Health Hub of events centered around education, social services and food distribution. See attached flyer.

  • 6400 Bissonnet Street, Houston 77074

• TSU Research Participants Needed

  • Cardio Care Quest: A Game to Improve Health

  • More information in notes from Dr. Creaque Charles Tyler’s presentation (see attached flyer)

• Houston Health Department: Get Moving Houston Farmers Market

  • Enjoy fresh produce by local farmers markets located at various multiservice centers around the city.

  • Occurs from 9:30 – 1:30. See flyer for more details on dates and locations

• Pathways Community HUB

  • Designed as a extra layer of support with various resources that help alleviate some of life’s barriers.

  • See flyer for more details

Upcoming Events:

September

• • 9/15/25 – Virtual meeting for Black CHW (Community Health Worker) Affinity Group

    1. If interested in becoming and learning more about CHW, join the virtual meeting on 9/15/25.

    2. The meeting information will be sent next week.

• 9/09/25 – Risk to Reason to Resilience: A training for social workers and allied health providers

  • Empowering people across the board

  • 11:00 – 12:30 (see attached flyer)

• 9/13/25 – Face to Face, Shoulder to Shoulder: Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer

  • Awareness, Advocacy and Action health event. No cost health screenings.

  • This TSU event was highlighted during the 3rd presentation.

  • Progressive New Hope Church at 3106 Paige Street Houston, TX 77004

  • 10:00 – 2:00 (see attached flyer)

• 9/13/25 – Intergenerational Convening on Sexual Health & Pleasure

  • Eldorado Ball Room (Free lunch)

  • 10:00 – 2:00 (see attached flyer)

• 9/18/25 – Houston Health Department: Maternal Health Town Hall: Resource & Networking Awareness

  • Resource & Networking Awareness virtual meeting via Teams.

  • 11:30 – 1:30 (see attached flyer)

• 9/20/25 - Sunnyside Fall Bash Block Party & Health Fair

  • Free event for the family including games, bounce houses, health screenings and more

  • Cash Prizes for Spades and Basketball Tournaments. Harris County Public Health will host a virtual convening geared towards FQHCs and community health providers next Thursday.

  • 2:00 – 5:00 (see attached flyer)

• 9/20/25 – KingdomMen Spotlight Conference

  • Health Screenings, education, vendors (free event)

  • 6011 W. Orem Drive, Houston 77085

  • 10:00 AM – The KBC – Promenade

  • See attached flyer, also see attached vendor registration form

• 9/20/25 – NMDP Unite

  • World Marrow Donor Day Celebration to support Blood Cancers and Disorders

  • TMC Helix

  • 10:00 – 2:00 (see attached flyer)

• 9/26/25 – AfAHC Bingo Health Event: Healthy Aging: Fit for Life

  • National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (Focus on Healthy Aging)

  • Wright Cuney Recreation Center : 718 41st Street, Galveston TX 77550

  • 10:00 am (see attached flyer)

• 9/27/25 – Harris County Precinct 4: Hispanic Heritage Festival

  • Bayland Community Center

  • 6400 Bissonnet St. Houston 77074

  • 12:00 – 4:00

  • Cultural Performances, Cultural Events & Food Trucks

• 9/27/25 – Uplift Her: Women’s Wellness Day

  • Free health screenings

  • Community Collective: 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Houston

  • 10:00 – 3:00 (see attached flyer)

October

• 10/7/25 – Third Ward National Night Out

  • A Family friendly celebration including food, music, games and more for the family

  • 2:00 – 5:00 (see attached flyer)

• 10/31/25 – AfAHC Bingo Health Event: Pink Power Health & Hope

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Wear Your Pink

  • Wright Cuney Recreation Center : 718 41st Street, Galveston TX 77550

  • 10:00 am (see attached flyer)

• 10/31/25 – Screenings Aren’t Scary: Halloween Bash

  • Wright Cuney Recreation Center : 718 41st Street, Galveston TX 77550

  • Screening exams, giveaways, food and fun activities

  • 2:00 – 5:00 (see attached flyer)

November

• 11/21/25 – AfAHC Bingo Health Event: Diabetes Dialogue Sweet Solutions

  • Diabetes Awareness Month

  • Wright Cuney Recreation Center : 718 41st Street, Galveston TX 77550

  • 10:00 am (see attached flyer)

Meeting Introduction, Contact Information and Other Details:

• See Amended Chat