HIGH POINT, N.C. — April is National Minority Health Month. It's a time to raise awareness about health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority populations.
This year's theme is Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections.
The TCC Community Health Foundation is doing its part to encourage action in Guilford County through health education.
“TCC Community Health Foundation is a female and minority-owned nonprofit with a mission to go out into the community and share wellness,” Founder Candice James said. “I believe our communities thrive when people are well. When they live happier healthier lifestyles we can do better as a collective community.”
James said the foundation uses the Guilford County Health Assessment to determine how well certain communities are doing from a health standpoint.
“What diseases are impacting the community and so we look at that report to be able to figure out hey, where are we missing the mark and where can we impact our community through teaching and education workshops.”
The foundation has three areas of focus:
- “Eat to Live”: Offering demonstrations on healthy cooking, eating, and meal preparation.
- Knowledge is Power: Let’s 'Thrive’: Conducting workshops on health and wellness education.
- “Movement is Medicine: Organizing walk/run clinics to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary lifestyle.
The TCC Community Health Foundation will hold its inaugural The Movement is Medicine: Run/Walk Clinic on Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm at the Carl Chavis YMCA in High Point.
Alongside the walk/run, will be tai chi instruction, acupuncture sessions with ear seeds (if desired), complimentary chiropractic services, central nervous system scans, mental health solutions, blood pressure checks, and fresh organic food boxes will be distributed by a local grower while they last.