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As we continue our observance of National Women's Health Week, May 12-18, we turn our focus to sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia.A very small percentage of Americans develop sickle cell disease, a category of inherited red blood cell disorders. One in every 500 African Americans will develop the disease, while White Americans rarely develop the disease.For healthy individuals, round red blood cells travel through small blood vessels to carry oxygen throughout the body. For someone who has sickle cell disease, these red blood cells become sticky and hard and resemble a sickle, a C-shaped cutting tool. Sickle cells die earlier than healthy cells, creating a constant shortage of red blood cells (anemia). Sickle cells also get stuck while traveling through blood vessels, blocking blood flow. This can cause weakness, pain and other serious issues, such as infection, kidney disease, stroke, or acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening condition that causes fever, chest pain and breathing difficulties.In fact, sickle cell disease can shorten life expectancy by as much as 30 years.The only cure for sickle cell disease is a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, which collects healthy red blood cells from one patient and transfers them to a person with sickle cell disease. These healthy stem cells cause bone marrow to create new, healthy cells. However, these transplants are painful, expensive and very risky, and can have serious side effects.Black women who are considering children should get screened for sickle cell disease. It's possible to not have the disease but have the sickle cell trait, meaning you inherited one sickle cell gene and one normal gene from your parents. If your partner also has sickle cell trait, there is a 25% chance your child will inherit sickle cell disease. According to a CDC estimate from 2014, 73 out of every 1,000 Black newborns were born with sickle cell trait, compared with 3 out of every 1,000 White newborns.#CamdenHealthyStart #NationalWomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #BlackWomensHealth #SickleCellDisease #SickleCellAnemia ... See MoreSee Less

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Sad? Anxious? Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone. Our online support community is here to help new and expecting parents cope with the challenges of parenting.🆓The Cooperative's Postpartum Wellness Initiative for South Jersey will continue to host a free and confidential online support on Thursdays from noon-1pm.These are safe, relaxed groups where birthing people and parents can join in discussions on the joys and challenges of parenthood. The intended audience is people (and partners) who are pregnant and those with children up to 13 months of age. 🏠 Since it's virtual, you can join from the comfort of your own home. 🚼 Your baby is welcome to participate!To enroll and to receive a link to the virtual meeting:📱 Call: 856-675-5295🎁💳Earn a $25 gift card foreach session you attend (Gift cards limited to 4 sessions per attendee).Can’t make it to group support? You can speak directly with a clinician about questions concerning postpartum depression and anxiety.📱Call the Postpartum Wellness Initiative for South Jersey WarmLine at: 856-675-5295. This is a free callback service operating weekdays from 9am to 5pm.#TheCooperative #SouthJersey #MaternalHealth #HealthyPregnancies #HealthyBabies #HealthyFamilies #PostpartumDepression #Parenting #ParentingChallenges #SupportCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

May 15th is International Day of Families!This observance was created in 1993 by the United Nations and "reflects the importance which the international community attaches to families as basic units of society as well as its concern regarding their situation around the world."Our Camden Healthy Start family joins with you and your family - celebrating our oneness and our diversity. Together, we are one family! #CamdenHealthyStart #InternationalDayOfFamilies #Families #WeAreFamily #HealthyFamilies ... See MoreSee Less

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As we continue our observance of National Women's Health Week, May 12-18, we turn our focus to breast cancer and all cancers among Black women.Black women under age 35 experience breast cancer rates two times higher than White women of the same age - and have a 42% percent higher rate of death from the disease.Black women have a 1 in 9 chance of developing breast cancer. For White women, the odds are 1 in 8, according to the American Cancer Society.Lowering your risk of getting breast cancer can include exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, not going overboard on alcohol and quitting smoking. Many doctors strongly recommend you check your breasts monthly with self exams.Be sure to consult with your provider about scheduling a mammogram. Screenings save lives! #CamdenHealthyStart #NationalWomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #BlackWomensHealth #Cancer #CancerAwareness #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

As we continue our observance of National Women's Health Week, May 12-18, we turn our focus to stroke.Stroke impacts African Americans more than any other racial group — and at a younger age. Sadly, Black individuals are twice as likely to die from stroke as White individuals, and are more likely to become disabled and experience difficulties with daily activities if they survive a stroke.In 2016, around 46 of every 100,000 Black women died from stroke, while 35 of every 100,000 White women died from stroke.Lifestyle changes like eating better, exercising and stopping smoking can prevent 80% of heart disease events and stroke, and lower people's chances of developing diabetes, according to the CDC.#CamdenHealthyStart #NationalWomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #BlackWomensHealth #Stroke #StrokeAwareness ... See MoreSee Less

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We are thrilled to announce a new opportunity for a temporary, grant-funded position as a Community Health Worker with Camden Healthy Start for our Community Collaborative Partnership program. This position is funded by UnitedHealthcare in partnership with NICHQ. Position Overview: The Community Health Worker will play a crucial role in increasing the visibility of our program within the community, establishing relationships with new locations relevant to our work, and supporting our Community Action Network (CAN) Coordinator with outreach and administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities:*️⃣Conduct outreach activities to promote the program and increase its visibility in the community.*️⃣Establish and maintain relationships with new locations and organizations within the community.*️⃣Assist the CAN Coordinator in fostering community engagement and advancing the coalition’s mission of improving birth outcomes and reducing infant mortality.*️⃣Support the implementation of CAN action plan activities and administrative tasks.🌐You can apply directly at this link ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mmly8D❓Questions? Email us at [email protected] with any questions. #CamdenHealthyStart #CommunityActionNetwork #Employment #EmploymentOpportunity #ApplyToday ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

May is Asthma Awareness Month.Did you know pet dander is an asthma trigger?✅If you are allergic to animals, the most effective method to control animalallergens is to not allow pets in your home.✅If you cannot remove the pet, isolation measures can help reduce allergens, such as keeping pets outside or away from sleeping areas, upholstered furniture and carpets.✅Vacuum carpets and furniture using a vacuum with a HEPA filter when the person with asthma is not around. Use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter.✅Work with a healthcare provider to identify your asthma triggers and develop an asthma action plan to reduce triggers in your home.🌐Learn more about asthma triggers ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ASwWSR#TheCooperative #SouthJersey #Asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #AsthmaAwareness ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

The Cooperative is proud to support: 'Bridging the Intergenerational Gaps in Maternal and Infant Health - Fire Side Chat.'🗓️Thursday, May 15, 2025🕰️5pm-8pm📍Malandra Hall, 1200 Merrimac Road, Camden, NJ 08104This special event will feature:✅ Expert Dialogue - In-depth panel discussion with specialists in the field✅Engaging Education - Interactive Facts vs. Myths session✅Supportive Forum - A space to voice concerns, share experiences and gain resources*️⃣Moderator: Ronsha Dickerson, Community Doulas of South Jersey. *️⃣Dinner and childcare provided.📬Questions? Contact: LaVonia Abavana at [email protected] or Karen Scott at [email protected]#TheCooperative #SouthJersey #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #HealthyPregnancies #HealthyBabiesThe Community Planning & Advocacy Council CAMcare Health Corporation Center For Family Services I Dare to Care Association ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

🚼❗️Our partners at SIDS Center of New Jersey invite you to their 'Safe Infant Sleep from Birth to 1 Year' webinars this month, as we work together to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths and expand the reach of safe infant sleep education. 🚼❗️All participants will receive a certificate of participation for this webinar as well as resources. Please register for a 1-hour webinar today!🚼❗️In English - Safe Infant Sleep: Birth to 1 Year🗓️Tuesday, May 20 2025🕰️12pm🌐Link to virtual session: https://bit.ly/44xqn8q🚼❗En español - Sueño Seguro Desde el Nacimiento Hasta los 12 Meses🗓️martes, 27 de mayo🕰️1pm🌐Enlace a la sesión virtual: https://bit.ly/3ELuseV#TheCooperative #SouthJersey #SIDS #SafeInfantSleep #SIDSAwareness #BabySafeSleep ... See MoreSee Less

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As we continue our observance of National Women's Health Week, May 12-18, we turn our focus to heart disease.Around 7.6% of Black women have heart disease, compared to 5.8% of White women and 5.6% of Mexican-American women, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (data from 2011-2013).In fact, African Americans, ages 18 to 49, are two times more likely to die of heart disease than other Americans. In general, this population doesn’t receive timely referrals for potentially lifesaving treatments like cardiac catheterizations, leading to worse outcomes than their White counterparts. Lifestyle changes like eating better, exercising and stopping smoking can prevent 80% of heart disease events and stroke and lower people's chances of developing diabetes, according to the CDC.A group of risk factors and conditions known as metabolic syndrome, increases a person's chance of getting these diseases. These risk factors include having a waist circumference above 35 inches in women and 40 inches in men, high levels of triglycerides (fat in the blood), a low HDL ("good") cholesterol level, high blood pressure and high fasting blood sugar.Someone must have at least three of these factors to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, but having even one can signal higher chances of getting heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Those first two are particularly lethal, killing one woman about every 80 seconds.Make sure you speak up and are heard during all your medical appointments. You are always your best advocate!#CamdenHealthyStart #NationalWomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #BlackWomensHealth #HeartDisease #HeartDiseaseAwareness ... See MoreSee Less

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