Location:
2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Building:
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
Details:
The AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership’s “Health Ministry Program” is launching its “21-Day Journey to Better Health” on Saturday, November 2. The event will take place at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm The program is part of a health education campaign being launched in the District for residents at high risk for chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, heart ailments, and many more.
AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company Foundation to promote healthy and active living for those most in need. The event will feature lifestyle champion Allen Payne and celebrity chef and nutritionist Delilah Winder, as well as panel discussions, healthy cooking demonstrations and free health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, dental and HIV.
For more information, contact Keith Maccannon, (202) 408-3982, [email protected]. Media requests should contact Michelle Davidson, (215) 863-6364, [email protected].
AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership was established in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Dedicated to implementing health initiatives that foster disease prevention and that improve the quality of life for individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities, the foundation is devoted to serving the needs of America’s most vulnerable people. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritaspartnership.org.
Cost:
Free