United Neighbors, Inc. Multi-Cultural Health Initiative 

United Neighbors National Womens Health Committee

2010 AnnualwomenPRESENT'S

Dinner and a Play

Friday, May 14, 2010 From 5:00 P.M.-9:00P.M-. At THE LODGE -Spruse Hills and Utica Road - Bettendorf,Iowa

Play Written and Directed By Fred Harris

'' UNDERSTANDING '' WOMEN’S HEALTH FROM A MAN’S PERSPECTIVE

This will be a unique event this year,a local playwright Fred Harris,Jr., has written a play for our "National Women's Health Week",entitled "Understanding Women's Health From a Man's Perspective.Imagine a group of males gathered at together playing cards on a Friday evening and one of the attendees starts talking about his wife and all her complaining, health related issues. Need I say more! Well,we haven't seen the play yet, but we heard its going to be great. We are encouraging all women,to bring their male partners,they are going to get a real education and a new understanding about us. We are partnering with(8) other organizations, there will be (20) community, health related booths and local businesses that market to women. We are very excited about this program.There will also be a Doctor whom will open the evening speaking about mental health and how important is for healing.

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 National Women's Health Week - It's Your Time!

National Womens Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Womens Health Week empowers women to make their health a toppriority. With the theme It's Your Time the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. Important steps include:

  • Getting at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
  • Eating a nutritious diet
  • Visiting a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings
  • Avoiding risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seatbelt
  • Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress

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We workto alert minority members of our community to health risks and preventative steps that they can take to keep healthy. Too often, they are not connected to the medical and health services that can be of great benefit to them. Through our program, United Neighbors has been communicating our message of common sense and hope to people of a wide range of backgrounds across the Quad Cities. Another way to show your support is to order your breast cancer awareness pin (pictured here). The artwork for this beautiful special edition pin was done by Quad Cities resident Velisa Stephens. It measures one inch by two inches. It is the perfect way to help communicate an important message to those you meet. Proceeds go to our future activities. Send a check or money order and a note with your name and address to:United Neighbors, 808 Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52803 . The cost is $10 per pin.