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ATTENTION PARENTS
Esney M. Sharpe, President/CEO The Bessie Mae Womens Health Center

BACK TO SCHOOL VACCINATIONS

OUR SERVICES INCLUDES:

Primary care: women, men & children
Obstetrics / Gynecology Chiropractic Services Mental Health Services Preventive health care Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy Program Pastoral Care Counseling WIC Referral Service Education and Career Development Empowerment Workshops Rapid HIV Counseling & Testing Fitness Coaching & Weight Management Parenting / Co-Parenting Workshops Social Services, Life Coaching, Counseling FREE Breast, Cervical, Prostate & Colorectal Screenings (for those who are eligibility) Parenting / Co-Parenting Workshops Cancer Survivor Group Sessions Intern/Externship Program Rental, mortgage, childcare, tuition, gas card, food assistance (to those who are eligible)

Dear Parents, The time has come. We have received an overwhelming amount of calls here at the Bessie Mae Womens Health Center asking Where do I go to get my childs immunizations / vaccinations for school?

Walgreens is one of the places where you

can go to get your childs vaccinations. You can call any Walgreens or contact your childs

Pediatrician for more information. Dont

forget, the first day of school is quickly approaching and we can certainly say that summer is almost over.

Your local Health Department is another place to go and get vaccinations and immunizations for children. Also, remember to contact us here at the health center for information concerning your annual physicals. Thinking of you always, Esney M. Sharpe, President/CEO

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Coach Caryl, President of Coach On Call Dr. Sherry Blair, Issis Innovative Strategies Esney M. Sharpe, President/CEO of Bessie Mae Womens Health Center Unstoppable Girls Retreat, July 26-27th

THE BESSIE MAE WOMENS HEALTH CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH PURPLE R.E.I.G.N. AND COACH ON CALL Presents LOVE DOESNT HURT A new support group for women and men in how to overcome unhealthy relationships. And discover the power of love within. BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 HELD EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY / 7:00 p.m. To register or for more information CALL 973-766-1303

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Registration is FREE, donations at the end of each support group and light refreshments served.

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HIV COUNSELING & TESTING PROGRAM This service will include: Rapid HIV testing on site HIV counseling HIV education & information Referral services For more information call: 973-766-1303 (Phone)
Coach Caryl Lucas, Founder of Coach On Call

Fix Your Life - New Life Coaching Sessions NOW AVAILABLE!

DONT DELAYCALL TODAY AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT !!!

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Would you like to take action and work with a professional life coach? Do you need motivation and a plan? The Bessie Women's Health Center is offering one on one life coaching services provided by a team of certified life coaches. Book an appointment with Caryl Lucas, a certified Compass Life Coach and work on your life, your dreams, your business & your reinvention. Life coaching sessions are available weekdays from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Schedule your session today for the fall. If your daughter needs a life coach, call & schedule her session. Sessions are affordable!

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August 1-31 Cataract Awareness Month Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss, especially as we age, but they are treatable. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) now recommends that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease get a baseline eye disease screening at age 40, the time when early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur. For more information, contact: Communications Division | AAO | 415.447.0258 | eyemd@aao.org | www.geteyesmart.org August 1-31 Childrens Eye Health and Safety Month Featured in this month will be information about amblyopia, a condition that can affect two to three percent of children and cause permanent vision loss. Also provided will be tips about preventing eye injuries in children, signs of possible eye problems, and general eye health. For more information, contact: Prevent Blindness America | 800.331.2020 | info@preventblindness.org | www.preventblindness.org August 1-31 Neurosurgery Outreach Month Although most people think of them as brain surgeons, neurosurgeons are medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders of the entire nervous system. Of course, they operate on the brain, but they actually spend a large part of their time helping patients with back and neck problems, providing surgical and nonsurgical care. They also are leaders in diagnosing and treating head and neck injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and concussions. Every August, an interesting and unique subspecialty area of neurosurgery is highlighted through a public outreach campaign. For more information, contact: Member and Public Outreach Department | American Association of Neurological Surgeons | 847.378.0500 | info@aans.org | www.aans.org August 1-31 Psoriasis Awareness Month Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about psoriasis, educating the public, and dispelling myths about the diseases. Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting 7.5 million Americans. It appears on the skin, often as red, scaly patches that itch, crack, and bleed. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory joint and tendon disease. For more information, contact: National Psoriasis Foundation | 800.723.9166 | getinfo@psoriasis.org | www.psoriasis.org August 1-31 Relay For Life Relay for Life, the worlds largest nonprofit fundraising event, involves teams of people gathering to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease by raising money to support the American Cancer Societys lifesaving mission and its vision of a world with more birthdays. Teams take turns walking or running laps while aiming to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Relay for Life events are held in more than 5,100 communities throughout the US and 20 other countries from April through August. For more information, contact: American Cancer Society | 800.227.2345 | www.cancer.org or www.relayforlife.org August 1-31 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is dedicated to finding a treatment and cure by funding and advancing a comprehensive research program; supporting SMA families through networking, information, and services; improving care for all SMA patients; educating health professionals and the public about SMA; enlisting government support for SMA; and embracing all touched by SMA in a caring community.

For more information, contact: Colleen McCarthy OToole | Families of SMA | 800.886.1762 | info@fsma.org | www.curesma.org August 1-7 Breastfeeding Week Celebrations (World) La Leche League Groups observe World Breastfeeding Week with awareness-raising events from May to September. Funds raised support the mission of La Leche League: mother-to-mother support. For more information, contact: Linda Parry | La Leche League | lparrylll@aol.com | www.lllusa.org/wbw August 4 Kids Day (National) National Kids Day was created by the childrens crisis charity Kids Peace to give America an opportunity to celebrate childhood; to demonstrate our commitment to nurturing children; to inspiring our nation, our communities, and our families to love and appreciate children; and to prepare our children for a healthy, happy, successful future. Recognized by the US Congress, National Kids Day encourages adults to spend meaningful time with Americas children. For more information, contact: Bevin Theodore | Kids Peace | 800.25.PEACE (800.257.3223), ext. 7797 | bevin.theodore@kidspeace.org | www.nationalkidsday.org August 11-17 Health Center Week (National) The second full week of August each year is dedicated to recognizing the service and contributions of community, migrant, homeless, and public housing health centers in providing access to affordable, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to medically vulnerable and underserved people. For more information, contact: Amanda Pears Kelly | National Association of Community Health Centers | 202.834.2592 | apearskelly@nachc.com | www.healthcenterweek.org August 23 Health Unit Coordinator Day Each year since 1980, August 23 has been declared Health Unit Coordinator Day by many mayors and governors nationwide. The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC), Inc. is dedicated to promoting health unit coordinating as a profession through education and certification and compliance with the NAHUC standards of practice, standards of education, and code of ethics. For more information, contact: NAHUC | 815.633.4351 | office@nahuc.org | www.nahuc.org

Our President and CEO, Esney M. Sharpe, speaking at the Unstoppable Girls Empowerment and Enrichment Retreat, at our beautiful Grace Mansion located in Livingston, NJ July 26-27th. Over 75 teenage girls between the ages of 13-18 attended.

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The Unstoppable Girls Retreat was a SMASH!!!

On July 26-27, 2013, girls between the ages of 13 17 gathered at Grace Mansion in Livingston, NJ for a fun-filling, educational retreat. There were over 10 workshops conducted by professionals with various career backgrounds from all over the globe! The Bessie Mae Womens Health Center was one of the sponsors of the this wonderful event. The Unstoppable Girls Retreat was the brainchild of founder, Caryl Lucas, President of Coach On Call, LLC and Asia D. Smith, CEO of Purple R.E.I.G.N. and sponsored with a network of female entrepreneurs. These professional women taught and planted profound information into the lives of over 75 girls. This was the first of many Unstoppable Girls Empowerment Workshops and Retreats. For more information and upcoming dates, call 973-7661303 or 973-685-5698. If you are interested and would like more information about the Unstoppable Girls Fall Enrichment Program, please email: unstoppableretreat2013@gmail.com Coach Caryl is a part of the Bessie Mae Womens Health Center.

P: 973-766-1303 F: 973-323-0780 www.bessiemaewhc.com

A: 190 So. Harrison Street East Orange, NJ 07018

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING OUR SERVICES, PLEASE CALL 973-766-1303 Thanks for your continued support!