Bessie Mae Womens / Family Health Center May 2014

May 2014
Bessie Mae Womens /
Family Health Center
220 South Harrison Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone: 973-766-1303
Esney M. Sharpe President/ CEO
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Mothers Day Message...

Let me begin by saying Happy Mothers Day to all of the
women who are reading this e-newsletter! As I began to
think and ponder on what I should say to mothers, I realized
that what I say will be directed to mothers from all walks of
lifew0men from different nationalities and backgrounds.
As I thought about the true meaning of a motherwhat in-
stantly came to mind was a mother is a.
She is loving, caring, faithful and understanding towards her family and everyone
who surrounds her. Her family heart do trust in her. A real true mother is a pro-
tector. Many of us can identify that she is like a buffalo to her calf, a lion to her cub,
she guards and will fight anyone or anything that dares to bring harm upon her
children or herself.

A mother is a teacher someone who constantly has those training wheels turning!
She leads all people in the right, positive direction and is always there to reach out
her hand and provide the help that you need if you were to get lost along the way. A
mother is a friend who knows your laughs, smiles, tears, your dreams and your se-
crets. You can confide in her when everybody else is not there for you. Most of all,
she is the shoulder to cry on.

A mother is a mentor because she is the glue that holds the family together through
times when you feel as if the world is falling apart. When you think or feel that
your world has shattered into a million pieces, it is usually a mother who is there to
bend down to the floor and help you pick up each and every piece and glue piece by
piece back together. A mother is a safe haven. She is the last door open when all
others are closed.

This month we are celebrating mothers who are true champions of care. So as we
go about throughout the month celebrating women who are working daily to keep
us together, let us not forget the women who are still struggling on a day-to-day ba-
sis to better themselves and get past the challenges which have made life difficult
for them. Women who are grieving the loss of their deceased loved oneswomen all
over the country and across the globe whose lives are in turmoil with no light at the
end of the tunnel. Single mothers who have to play the role of mommy and daddy to
their children and women who has family members that are incarcerated. Women
whose family members or friends are on the list of Missing Persons and pray to
have them home in one piece. And lastly, all of the beautiful, faithful and wonderful
women whose husbands or children and love ones who have been deployed or are in
the Middle East.
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Mother's Day is a celebraton honoring mothers and
motherhood, maternal bonds, and the infuence of mothers in
society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the
world, most commonly in spring. (e.g., AprilMay in the
northern hemisphere, October in Argentna, but northern
hemisphere spring, May, in Australia). It complements similar
celebratons honoring family members, such as Father's
Day and Siblings Day.
The celebraton of Mother's Day began in the United States in
the early 20th century; it is not related to the many
celebratons of mothers and motherhood that have occurred
throughout the world over thousands of years, such as the
Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festval of Hilaria, or the
Christan Mothering Sunday celebraton (originally a
celebraton of the mother church, not motherhood). Despite
this, in some countries Mother's Day has become synonymous
with these older traditons.
The modern holiday of Mother's Day was frst celebrated in
1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother
in Grafon, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make
"Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States.
Although she was successful in 1914, she was already
disappointed with its commercializaton by the 1920s. Jarvis'
holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now
celebrated all over the world. In this traditon, each person
ofers a gif, card, or remembrance toward their mothers,
grandmothers, and/ or maternal fgure on mother's day.
Various observances honoring mothers existed in America
during the 1870s and the 1880s, but these never had resonance
beyond the local level. Jarvis never mentoned Julia Ward
Howe's atempts in the 1870s to establish a "Mother's Day for
Peace", nor any connecton to the Protestant school
celebratons that included "Children's Day" amongst
others. Neither did she menton the traditonal festval
of Mothering Sunday. Jarvis always said that the creaton was
hers alone.
htp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day
In recognition of Mothers Day we at the Bessie Mae Womens / Family Health Center
would love to say Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers in our community and around
the world. The mothers here at Bessie Mae Womens / Family Health Center would like
to take a moment to give thanks to mothers everywhere
Tylesha - To my dearly departed Mommy even
though youre not here to celebrate Mothers Day
with me, I never forget about you, youre grand
daughter miss you & wish you were here, but I know
youre smiling down from above. Love Always your
daughter Ty
Tisha - To a very special woman I know as my
mom, I know its been years since you had to
leave us but not a Mothers Day goes by that I
dont see your beautiful smile, smell your sweet
perfume, or reflect on the things you did to
teach us how proud you were to be our mom, so
as Mothers Day approaches, I wish to say I love
you more than you know, and I still celebrate
you as though you are still here. So keep shining your bright smile for us, cause
we are still smiling at you. Love your Daughter Tisha.
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Sean Sr. - Thanks to all the mothers that
have been here for their children through
thick and thin. We appreciate you, and
enjoy many more Mothers Days to come.
Thanks!!!
Charmin - Giving a big Mothers Day shout
out to all the mothers out there. Happy
Mothers Day to you all!
John - Sophie aka Lucy, Thank you for going the
distance thank you for being there for me, without
you tough love I would not be the man I am today. I
will always love you. How much you will never know.
Your son Kohn aka Rick
Henriel - Mothers Day is special to me even though my mom is not here to
kiss, hug and enjoy our time together.
Her spirit will always live through me. Happy
Mothers Day Mom, Love Henriel your
baby!
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Health Fair Event
Health Fair Event

Henriel Morris & Tisha Scott from
the Bessie Mae Womens / Family
Health Center participated and
represented at city sponsored
Health Fair
Saturday, May 3, 2014 at
Elmwood Park, East Orange, NJ
Despite great strides in our understanding of mental illness
and vast improvements in the dialogue surrounding it, too
many still suffer in silence. Tens of millions of Americans
face mental health conditions like depression, anxiety,
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or post-traumatic stress
disorder. During National Mental Health Awareness Month,
we reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding
of mental illness, increasing access to treatment, and
ensuring those who are struggling to know they are not
alone.

Over the course of a year, one in five adults will experience
a mental illness, yet less than half will receive treatment.
Because this is unacceptable, my Administration is fighting
to make mental health care more accessible than ever.
Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we are extending
mental health and substance use disorder benefits and
parity protections to over 60 million Americans. Because of
the ACA, insurers can no longer deny coverage or charge
patients more due to pre-existing health conditions,
including mental illness. The ACA also requires health
plans to cover recommended preventive services like
depression screening and behavioral assessments at no
out-of-pocket cost. And under this law, we are expanding
services for mental health and substance use disorder at
community health centers across the country.

My Administration is also investing in programs that
promote mental health among young people. We secured
new funding to train teachers to identify and respond to
mental illness and to train thousands of additional mental
health professionals to serve students. And because it is
our sacred obligation to give our veterans the support they
have earned, we have increased the number of Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health providers, enhanced
VA partnerships with community providers, and improved
Government coordination on research efforts.

We too often think about mental health differently from
other forms of health. Yet like any disease, mental illnesses
can be treated -- and without help, they can grow worse.
That is why we must build an open dialogue that
encourages support and respect for those struggling with
mental illness. To learn how you can get involved,
visit www.MentalHealth.gov. Those seeking immediate help
should call 1-800-662-HELP. The National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline also offers immediate assistance for all
Americans, including service members and veterans, at 1-
800-273-TALK.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,
do hereby proclaim May 2014 as National Mental Health
Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, government
agencies, organizations, health care providers, and
research institutions to raise mental health awareness and
continue helping Americans live longer, healthier lives.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand
fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA


http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/01/
presidential-proclamation-national-mental-health-awareness-
month-2014
Presidential Proclamation
National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2014
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
History of
National Stroke Awareness Month

National Stroke Awareness Month takes place in May every year. On May 11, 1989, President George H. W.
Bush signed Presidential Proclamation 5975 designating May as National Stroke Awareness Month at the
urging of National Stroke Association. Since then, National Stroke Association has been honoring this special
time of the year to increase public awareness of stroke in an effort to conquer it.
Over the years, public education campaigns have been conducted during May to increase awareness of dif-
ferent aspects of stroke that directly affect specific populations, such as women or those at high risk for
stroke. Today, National Stroke Association continues educating the public through campaigns such as
the Faces of Stroke and by designing easy-to-use tools and resources that initiate individuals and groups
to raise awareness on a local level.

There is a great movement of stroke champions already engaged in heightening the awareness of stroke in
the U.S. By joining the thousands of people already committed to stroke awareness, you adopt stroke as a
cause and put everyone further down the road to reduced incidence.
Explore the Stroke Awareness Resource Center for ideas and resources for how to get started.

What Does it Mean to Raise Awareness?
Raising stroke awareness is about:

Elevating stroke in the mindset of everyone in the U.S. so more people care about supporting stroke re-
search and education.
Ensuring that everyone understands the emotional, physical and financial impacts that stroke has on our
country.
Influencing others to improve their health by sharing personal stories of how stroke has already affected
the lives of so many.
Talking to legislators and thought leaders about how their decisions can positively affect survivors
throughout their recovery.
Providing a platform for the more than 7 million survivors and their families to discuss their experiences and
live with dignity. Stroke survivors possess the most influential and inspiring knowledge needed to make an
impact on society. Their voices are so important.
Raising awareness knows no boundaries. Even the smallest efforts matter.

http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aware_history
Ask to be Transported to a
Certified Stroke Center.
Ask if t-PA is Right For You.
A stroke happens when a part of the brain dies
from lack of blood, usually because one of the
arteries that supply oxygen-carrying blood to the
brain has been damaged. There are two ways this
can happen:
1. Clogged vessel or ischemic stroke: Caused by
blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, usually by
a blood clot or by fatty deposits on the vessel wall.
80% of strokes are ischemic.
2. Burst vessel or hemorrhagic stroke: Caused by a ruptured blood vessel, preventing normal flow and
allowing blood to leak into brain tissue, destroying it. This occurs in 20% of strokes.
Stroke is a common and often misunderstood condition and its early symptoms are often ignored. Some
brain cells deprived of oxygen die within minutes. Others may take a few hours to die depending on the
nature of the blockage or hemorrhage. When part of the brain dies from lack of blood flow, the part of the
body it controls is affected. Strokes can cause paralysis, affect language and vision, and cause other
problems. The loss of physical and mental functions is often permanent and can include motor-function
disability. The most effective treatment for stroke can be administered if it is within three hours of the
onset of stroke but to receive them, one must recognize the warning signs and act quickly.

http://strokeinfo.org/signsandsymptoms/stroke-facts/act-fast/
Mothers Day Meal
Vinegar-Braised Chicken with
Leeks and Peas
CONTRIBUTED BY GRACE PARISI

ACTIVE: 25 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN
SERVINGS: 8
Jonny Valiant
8 whole chicken legs
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 large leeks, halved lengthwise
and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
One 10-ounce package frozen
baby peas, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup crme frache
1. Preheat the oven to 425 and position a rack in the upper third. Turn
the chicken legs skin side down on a work surface and cut halfway
through the joint. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
2. In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, heat half of the butter and oil. Add
the chicken, skin side up, and cook over high heat until browned, 5
minutes. Turn and cook the chicken for 1 minute. Pile all of the chicken
into one skillet.
3. In the other skillet, cook the leeks over high heat until just beginning to
soften, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and vinegar and bring to a boil.
Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a medium roasting
pan.
4. Set the chicken on the leeks, skin side up; roast for about 25 minutes,
until it is cooked through. Turn on the broiler and broil for about 2
minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp. Transfer the chicken to a
platter.
5. Place the roasting pan over a burner and boil over high heat until the
liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, herbs and
crme frache and simmer until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened,
about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the
chicken and serve.
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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: a great time to
renew your commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle. According to the
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Strategies to Increase
Physical Activities Among Youth, youth need 60 minutes or more of
physical activity each day where they live, learn, and play. In addition to
physical health benefits, regular activity provides cognitive health benefits
as well. Research shows that when children are physically active, they
achieve higher grades, record better attendance, and their behavior
improves. Put simply, active kids do better.
Just over four years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama launched Lets
Move!, an initiative designed to end childhood obesity within a generation
and create a brighter future for our nations youth. Today we can say that
Lets Move! has actually moved America in a healthier direction. HHS
and the Presidents Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) have
partnered with individuals, organizations, and companies to help further
the vision of Lets Move!
Lets Move! Active Schools, an initiative that engages school and
community leaders to provide students with more opportunities to be
physically active before, during and after school, has welcomed the
participation of more than 8,200 schoolsmore than 3.5 million students
nationwide, since its launch. PCFSN also continues its work with schools
through the Presidential Youth Fitness Program ,which supports quality
physical education.
In addition to encouraging physical activity in the school environment,
Statement by: Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director
Presidents Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
Lets Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC) has
engaged more than 400 cities to transform their
communities.
The creation of safe routes to schools, maintenance of
outdoor community play areas, and local
environmental education programs help make the
healthy choicedaily physical activitythe easy
choice for residents. LMCTC now impacts over 63
million people nationwide.
HHS remains committed to creating inclusive
opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds and
abilities. The I Can Do It, You Can Do It! (ICDI)
mentoring program for children and adults with
disabilities will celebrate its one-year anniversary this
May. ICDI facilitates and encourages adults and
children, regardless of ability, to lead a healthy lifestyle
that includes regular physical activity and good
nutrition.
Throughout the month and beyond, HHS and PCFSN
are encouraging children and families to get up, get
out and be active. Whether its running around on the
blacktop before school or work, or walking around the
neighborhood with your family after dinner, set aside at
least 60 minutes for some fun physical activity each
day.

For tips on ways to be active, visit www.fitness.gov.
Help us spread the word by sharing the National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month toolkit: http://
healthfinder.gov/NHO/MayToolkit.aspx.

http://fitness.gov/news-highlights/news-articles/2014-
hhs-may.html
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Dear Friend,
I am excited to announce the official launch of
the Bessie Mae Womens /Family Health Center
Book Club! Book clubs have been an important
part of my life for many, many years. I have
read books ranging from very interesting biog-
raphies of many great people to spiritual and
inspirational books that highly contributed to
my growth and development in various indus-
tries. I have read books with friends where we
debated classic non-fictions, wept through inspi-
rational memoirs, been swept away to biblical
times and to foreign lands.
Each month, we will read a book, agree or disagree
then hold our discussions amongst great food and
enjoyable company. The selection of books that we
have for you will provide ample information where
we will be able to share discussions on health and
wellness, growth, relationships, inspiration and
other interesting subjects.
The Bessie Mae Womens / Family Health Center
Book Club was created because though our lives
sometimes become extremely hectic, we will be
able to meet, and share our experiences to help
one another whether it is through adversities,
challenges or victories! Our book club will pro-
vide support through heartbreak, career changes
and health challenges.
I heard someone say once, Books provide both
the opportunity to reflect on our lives, and to think
about the larger world -- to consider ourselves in
the context of generations before us and cultures
beyond our borders. That is so true...the oppor-
tunity to reflect and connect is the greatest role art
can play in life. Call us and speak to one of our
representativesthey will share with you how you
can join our book club.973-766-1303.
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Bessie Mae Womens and Family Health Center
Art Display Winner
Zadies of the Oranges Day Care
Congratulations !!!
Bessie Mae Womens and Family Health Center displays art work of the day care and schools
in East Orange. The childrens art work is displayed on the beautifully decorated bulletin
board in the corridor of the health center. This months winner was the Zadies School of the
Oranges. They are located at 141 South Harrison Street, East Orange.
Coordinator: Kitana James (photo shown below), Student Intern from East Orange Campus
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We will be at the following events in the month of May:




Orange Township Annual Health Fair
Sponsored by the Orange Health Department
The Bessie Mae Women's/Family Health Center
will provide FREE Health Screenings
Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: In the back of City Hall - 29 N. Day St, Orange, NJ





DJS Walk For Hope Event
The Bessie Mae Women's and Family Health Center
will provide FREE Health Screenings
Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 9:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Primary Health Care for family
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Preventive Health Medicine
Chiropractic Services
Behavioral / Mental Health Services
HIV Counseling and Testing
Pastoral Care Counseling
Pre-Natal Group Sessions
WIC (Women, Infant, Children) - Referrals
Family Planning
Womens Wellness/Life Coaching
Physical Fitness/Weight Management
Program
Successful Parenting/Co-Parenting
Workshops
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy
Program
Education and Career Development
Program
Empowerment Workshops
Social Services
*FREE Breast and Cervical Screenings
*FREE Colorectal and Prostate Screenings
*FREE STD Testing
*FREE Pregnancy Testing
Career Development/Life Coaching and
Counseling
Cancer Survivor Group Sessions
Assistance with: rental, mortgage, food, car,
tuition & child care
* To those who are eligible