Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program

WELCOME TO THE BLACK BARBERSHOP HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP NEEDED!

The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program is seeking corporate as well as government partnerships to help us reach the goal of screening 500K men for diabetes and high blood pressure by the year 2012. Click here to join the Black Barbershop family and become a corporate sponsor.

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BLACK BARBERSHOP IN THE MEDIA

RESOURCE CENTER

What is Diabetes ?

Black Men and Diabetes: Preventing It

sex and diabetes

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Failure

Amputation ? Diabetes and Your Feet

Wounds That Won't Heal ?

Contact Dr. Bill J. Releford

What Black Men Should Know About Diabetes

Beware ! Tobacco Companies Target Young African Americans with Menthol

Obesity and Heart Failure Risk

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African American Men and

Cardiovascular Disease

The time to act is now !

Welcome to the official site of The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program. Addressing healthcare disparities and cardiovascular disease in African American men is critical and will require creativity, innovation and hard work. Because African American men are disproportionately affected by diabetes and hypertension more than any other ethnic group, creative and innovative outreach is critical.

Our goal is to facilitate education, early detection and referral to the appropriate healthcare partner in the cities where we are present. By screening African American men for both diabetes and hypertension in various barbershops around the country, we will save lives and address health care disparities from within our communities.
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WATCH THE BLACK BARBERSHOP HEALTH OUTREACH ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS!

CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS BRINGS RESOURCES TO THE BBHOP

Rep. Maxine Waters Secures Millions for Projects in CA-35

Los Angeles, CA - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) held a press conference today to announce over $10 million in federal funding for 19 projects throughout her Congressional District. Read more

BBHOP IN THE WASHINGTON POST

Working with local nursing student organizations, retired nurses and religious leaders, BBHOP founder Bill Releford aims to educate black men about cardiovascular disease -- the leading cause of death in the United States...
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BBHOP IN NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

Men go to the doctor less in general, but it's a particular problem among young men of color."

That's where organizations like the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program come in. Read more

ST. LOUIS & KANSAS CITY INITIATIVE

The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program made its rounds to both St. Louis and Kansas City March 21 and screened over 550 men for diabetes and hypertension. The Missouri Initiative was co-hosted by state representatives Shalonn Kiki Curls and T.D. El AMin and was an overwhelming success. View more

HEALTHY TIPS TO YOUR CELL PHONE

Sign up for the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program's FREE weekly" healthy tips" text messages every Monday morning directly to your cell phone. Receive messages from our highly qualified team of experts and learn about proper nutrition, fitness strategies for the brother on the go and most importantly you will become familiar with the risk factors for the development of diabetes and hypertension. Join the Black Barbershop worldwide family and stay connected !

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NORM NIXON:NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON

Former Los Angeles Laker, Norm Nixon, named national spokesperson for The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program. Norm Nixon has been commited to this endeavor since its inception.

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ATLANTA SCREENING A SUCCESS !

The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program l launched its Atlanta Initiative on August 16th in over 20 black owned barbershops and screened over 500 African American men for diabetes and high blood pressure. Read more

JIMMY KIMMEL VISITS BLACK BARBERSHOP

AMPUTATION RATE HIGH IN LOS ANGELES

The diabetes-related amputation rate in Los Angeles is one of the highest in the country. African Americans have the highest prevalence.
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DR. BILL RELEFORD ON THE VIEW

BBHOP FEATURED IN THE LA TIMES

Barbershops across South Los Angeles have been targeted as the site of lifesaving efforts, thanks to Dr. Bill Releford and a squadron of other volunteers.
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HISTORIC LAUNCH FOR BBHOP

May 3, 2008 was the official launch of t he Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program on a state wide level. Over 100 black owned barbershops participated in the event. Nearly 1500 African American men were screened for diabetes and hypertension.
View above video of news report.

CHICAGO: THE NATIONAL LAUNCH

THE BLACK BARBERSHOP HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM A

SUCCESS IN CHICAGO

Screening at Barbershops in South Chicago

The Department of Human Services of the State of Illinois has formed a collaborative with the DAP Foundation to launch the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program in over 25 Black Owned Barbershops Saturday May 10, 2008.
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BLACK BARBERSHOP IN JET MAGAZINE

The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program is featured in the May 26th issue of JET Magazine. Former Los Angeles Laker, Norm Nixon, announced as National spokesman for cause.

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