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The Metropolitan Breast Cancer Task Force has created a petition to increase funding for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP). The IBCCP ensures all women in Chicago have access to annual pap smears and mammograms. In Illinois, the disparity in breast cancer mortality between white and black women is among the highest in the country. With adequate funding, this program will help guarantee that all women, of all races and ethnicities, receive the proper preventive care they need.
If you are in support of this program please sign this electronic petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/MCBCTF1/petition.html
For more info on the IBCCP please visit: http://cancerscreening.illinois.gov/
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Photo Slideshow: Original Change Project & Breast Cancer Awareness to Action Summit On Saturday August 15th, Original Change Project attended the Breast Cancer Awareness to Action Summit which took place at Trinity United Christ Church on the south side of Chicago. The event served to provide breast cancer education and the opportunity to sign up for free mammograms to a population of women that has been afflicted by a higher mortality rate from breast cancer. Original Change Project saw this as a chance to address additional health concerns that these women also face. In 5 hours, we screened 150 women for diabetes, hypertension and obesity. We provided vision screenings, health education, weight management counseling and referrals to government health insurance and free clinics. Thank you to our volunteers who made it all possible: Erin Frazer, Poghni Peri-Okonny, Elle Harris, Demetrio Santiago, George Michael, Michael Lamberta, Jill Smolevitz, and Winnie Liu. |
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Photo Slideshow: Original Change Project & Stop The Violence On Saturday August 1st, Original Change Project teamed up with Mandell United Methodist Church for a Stop The Violence block party. The Austin community, on Chicago's west side, has been ranked number one in weapons violations within city limits. Original Change Project performed blood pressure and vision checks, educated attendees about stroke and diabetes, provided information for state health insurance programs, and hosted a free book giveaway. The outcome was amazing and highlights the need for greater access to resources in crime-ridden neighborhoods such as Austin.
Six people were shot outside a funeral service just blocks away during the Stop The Violence block party. (Read Article) |
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