Upcoming Events - Universal Sisters Minority Health Program
There are specific health conditions that are more prevalent and serious for minority women. In 2001, Speaking of Women's Health developed Universal Sisters, a minority-health program designed to address the unique health concerns of women of color. The goal is to celebrate women of color and to educate them about the significance of preventive health care.
Universal Sisters minority health conferences and programs are celebratory, high-energy events that are typically held in churches or community centers. The day features keynote presentations by national and local experts, live cooking and exercise demonstrations, health screenings, breakout sessions on heart disease, diabetes, nutrition, and stress management to name a few, and a fabulous luncheon.
"Women of color are hungry for the education to take better care of themselves and their families," says Holly L. Thacker, MD. "Universal Sisters is an agent of change and is bringing that education home to minority communities across the country."
The Universal Sisters minority-health program is honored to have had the support of three celebrities, Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, and our queen of gospel, Dottie Peoples, as spokeswomen for Universal Sisters.
