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The Black Faith-based Health Initiative (BFHI) strives to increase awareness and build capacity within the African American community to address issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and other serious health disparites.
"Where there is no vision, the people perish." - Proverbs 29:18
 | The Black Church
Week of Prayer
For the Healing of AIDS
Please join us for this city-wide observance!
Friday, March 6, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.
Diakonos - A House of Servants Diakonos Ministries,Inc 9414 Parkfield Dr. Austin,TX 78758 For more information call: 512 784-1670
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The City of Austin issues a proclamation recognizing the Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. This annual event is the flagship event sponsored by the Black Faith-based Health Initiative and brings together community leaders, pastors, health agencies, non-profit groups and citizens from all over the greater Austin metropolitan area. (March 2006)
Pictured (from left to right): Austin Mayor Will Wynn, Pastors Raymond Bryant, Kennedy Young, Assistant Director of the Austin Health Department Shannon Jones (speaking), Pastors Roy Jones, Isaac Grant, Marcus Freeman and City Manager Toby Futrell.
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The Diabetes Epidemic Among African Americans
Everything you need to know about how Diabetes impacts African Americans and what you can do to prevent or manage diabetes in your life. Contributed by the National Diabetes Education Program, a division of the National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov).
Protect Your Heart: Prevent High Blood Pressure
An illustrated guide to understanding what causes high blood pressure and how to lower or prevent it. Find out how to measure your blood pressure, what you can do to lower it and how to stay healthy. Contributed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and Office of Research on Minority Health, divisions of the National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov).
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HIV and AIDS Still Gaining Strength Among Minorities, Women
An informative guide on HIV and AIDS. Despite the medical gains and the immense amount of information available to the public, HIV and AIDS is on the increase among minority populations, particularly among minority women. An amazing 80% of all new HIV cases diagnosed among women are African American and Latina. Contributed by the National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov).
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BFHI founder Sam Price presents HIV Awareness Training at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Pflugerville, Texas. St. Mary is led by Pastor Richard Coaxum.
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Knowledge Empowers & Saves Lives!
Black Faith-based Health Initiative (BFHI) 512-972-5184 A 501(c)3 Non-profit Agency
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Black Faith-based Health Initiative (BFHI) Board of Directors
Gina Brazzle President
Joseph Collins Vice President
Barnetta Emerson Director
Dora Robinson Director
Roger Temme Director
Cynthia Washington Director
Beverly Wilborn Director
Black Faith-based Health Initiative (BFHI) Founder
Sam Price Senior Advisor
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