WN Health & Wellness Program

The WN Health & Wellness Program aims to build healthy communities with healthy people. WN will provide programs and services to promote individual wellness through a holistic approach and health education to understand social factors that influence the health of women of color and their communities.

The purpose of the WN Health & Wellness Program workshops and seminars are to encourage and promote

•  A holistic approach for healthier behaviors and environments.

•  Addressing health inequities and to understand the impact of community factors on health.

Wellness Programs

Wellness is essential in developing healthy lifestyles. WN will provide several services including holding personal wellness classes/seminars and sponsoring and participating in community health events. Topic areas will include: beauty and fashion, physical fitness and nutrition, mental health and health observance recognition.

Workshops and Seminars

I. Learn, Live, Love

Seminars and workshops throughout the calendar year to increase health awareness, promote unity from information sharing and provide a venue for fellowship.

II. Cultural & Health Observance Program

Observe nationally recognized cultural and health observances to promote cultural and health awareness for minority racial/ethnic and gender groups

Health Education Programs

WN will also address health disparities by raising awareness and developing programs to address the differences in health status and outcome between racial/ethnic and gender groups. These disparities are caused by inequitable distribution of services that influence the social determinants to one's health. Examples of determinants that contribute to health inequalities are:

•  Access to healthy/affordable foods

•  Safe neighborhoods for recreation

•  Crime rates

•  Job availability/living wages

• Transportation

•  Education

Workshops and Seminars

I. Community Health Forum

Convene forums to gather community members, leaders and other interested groups to discuss health related issues and provide recommendations

II. GLO (listed under Services)

Please visit our Calendar of Events to view scheduled events in this program area.