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Austin-area pastor, leader, and BMHC Board member, Reverend N. Jordan Mkwanasi, has challenged men, and particularly men of color, to a showdown on seeing a doctor at least every six months to at least get blood work done. (About Reverend N. Jordan Mkwanazi) In his "Thursdays with Pastor Jordan" social media video series, he alluded to the appalling health statistics centered around chronic disease for men of color, where he highlighted the overwhelming causes of death among black men as heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, homicides, stroke, diabetes, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and kidney failure. It is herein that he issued a challenge to men to find a doctor and find the care that is needed. He went on to highlight one of the top excuses that men make through a third-person conversation (he talked to himself like someone else was talking to him).  He said, "Well, Pastor, I don't have insurance." Then he answered himself by saying, "Listen, I have just the solution for you. If you live in the Austin metroplex, listen to me very carefully.  If you live in the Austin [area] metroplex [in Texas], there is an outstanding clinic called the Black Men's Health Clinic®. If you live in Austin, if you live in Pflugerville, if you live in Hutto, if you live in Georgetown, if you live in Round Rock, or if you live in Cedar Park, this is the place to go whether you have insurance or not. This is the place to go."  ---------------- Then, Pastor Jordan began reading information from the blackmenshealthclinic.org website: It says here, "Never sweat the details of your health care again. BMHC—Black Man Health Clinic exists to lower barriers to successful health care by taking on some of the burden, such as scheduling financing and coordination between the providers." Pastor Jordan concluded, "All you have to do is go there and tell them what you need, and they will work out the details for you. There is no excuse, brothers; there is no excuse, men of color.  And may I say that the Black Men's Health Clinic is not just exclusive to men of color? Any man can go; don't make that excuse; go and see a doctor today; go and get the examination you need so you can stay healthy and strong and live a long life, as the Bible promises us.  That's my challenge for every man of color in particular, and every man in general, to go to the Black Men's Health Clinic in Austin, Texas, and get the health care you need today. Don't wait another day, don't wait another week, and don't wait another month. Do it today. Call them today... Remember, your health is of the uttermost [importance]." ### Schedule Your BMHC Doctor's Appointment Today at blackmenshealthclinic.org
Pastor ∙ Leader ∙ Board Member Challenges Insured & Uninsured Men to Schedule Doctors Appointments
Black Men’s Health Clinic® (BMHC) Founder and CEO, Larry Wallace Sr., speaks about the humble beginnings of BMHC in 2022 at the BMHC Pflugerville opening at the GUD LIFE Holistic Wellness Community Development Corporation Launch, which is housed at the Abundant Life Church, on June 29, 2024. Larry Sr. gave honor and recognition to his wife and BMHC Board Treasurer, Sabrina Wallace, whom he calls his co-pilot. Sabrina helped Larry Sr. run with the vision when it was just the two of them. He also recognized his son and BMHC Board President, The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., who has been a catalyst for change, driving the strategic direction for BMHC's Outreach and Clinical Navigation teams, community partnerships, and engagement. Through the dedication of this leadership trio, as BMHC's frontrunners, and the onboarding of a BMHC team to help with clinical navigation, outreach, and communications, Larry Sr.'s vision for health equity and a healthcare system that Black men and men of color can trust is unfolding through the work of Black Men's Health Clinic.  Now, through BMHC's collaboration with GUD Life Holistic Wellness at Abundant Church, the Pflugerville, Texas, community will have increased awareness and access to physical, mental, and social services provided by Black Men's Health Clinic. ------------ Black Men's Health Clinic is elated about the historical opening of our first BMHC satellite location in Pflugerville, Texas. https://blackmenshealthclinic.org/pflugerville/ ----------- Black Men's Health Clinic is open to all adults - insured or uninsured, with a targeted focus on Black men, men of color, their immediate families, or anyone with extenuating circumstances.
Black Men’s Health Clinic® (BMHC) Founder/CEO, Larry Wallace Sr, at Opening of BMHC Pflugerville, TX
BMHC is working collaboratively to fix a broken healthcare system. During the launch of the BMHC satellite location in Pflugerville, BMHC Board President, The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., spoke about broken healthcare systems that have plagued our communities because our healthcare leaders, funders, and especially our elected officials did not know how to fix the systems that were not effectively helping black, brown, and underserved populations. -------- QUOTES Dr. Larry Wallace Jr. stated, "We are all paying into a system [taxpayer/tax dollar/political system] that we use and a system that some of us don't use, for whatever reason. But it's a system we're all paying into—in this city and county—that is funding various different organizations to provide either physical, behavioral, or social determinants of health [services]. But too often we've had finger-pointing by our supporters, by your supporters, by coalitions and alliances. For too long, those organizations that we are funding through our tax dollars have never really had to listen because they only had one group that they had to be concerned with: the elected officials." He went on further to say, "So, what we're [BMHC/BMHC Pflugerville] is doing here is basically working intentionally with 'the system' and saying how can you leverage us [BMHC] to accomplish a mission that you're failing at, that you know that you're failing at, and that you know doing it yourself is not going to "move the needle." ------- Dr. Larry Wallace Jr. asserted a rhetorical question: "How can we, by engaging with the very population you [the system] can't connect with, be a real voice that helps you strengthen your own services and your own programs—that you own? He expounded that BMHC is moving the healthcare "system" in a way that has never been done before; with every individual on our team, with every engagement, and with every person that gets connected with BMHC, we are messaging "the system" that this way we can effectively "move the needle." In summary, everyone in the room with this in mind: Leaders and elected officials can't do this by themselves. Nor can they do this through their own collaborations. The only way health equity and effective change can work is that we work together with organizations, like BMHC, that can speak the language and be a voice for change in the healthcare system.
Changing "THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM" - BMHC Board President, The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., Ph.D.
Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) participated in the Austin Area Urban League of Young Professionals' (AAULYP) General Body Meeting: Breaking the Silence, last month during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. BMHC Board President, The Honorable Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr., Ph.D., represented the clinic on a panel of other community advocates. Dr. Larry shared our perspective on men's mental health, dialogued with the other panelists, interacted with the young professionals, and provided information on the behavioral health services we offer. ------ BMHC is a proponent of educating the community and dispelling myths that are often associated with mental health. It is "okay to not be okay, but staying there is not." BMHC is here to serve with compassion and confidentiality.  ~ BMHC - Care You Can Trust ~ Schedule an Appointment at blackmenshealthclinic.org
BMHC Connects with Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals on Mental Health
Black Men’s Health Clinic (BMHC) leaders: Larry Wallace Sr., BMHC Founder and CEO, and Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr., Ph.D., BMHC Board President spoke before Austin City Council's Public Health Committee on June 5, 2024, about the efforts of BMHC, the progress it has made to change the lives of black and brown in the Austin/Travis County Community, and health equity. Key Highlights: Dr. Larry Larry Wallace Jr., highlighted that out of over 1400 federally qualified healthcare clinics (FQHC(s)) in the United Sates, BMHC is the only Black men's health organization with active partnerships with FQHC(s). Many of the organizations that advance Black men's health are not clinics nor associated with clinics; instead, they tend to be destinations connecting Black men to needed services like therapy and health education. But BMHC has a formal business agreement with Lone Star Circle of Care and CommUnityCare clinics (to provide direct services to our patients). Black Men's Health Clinic, located at 6633 Highway 290 East, is one of the 29 clinics under CommUnityCare - and a joint certification is in progress. While again, many organizations associated with men's health are not clinics, nor are they associated with clinics - BMHC is a clinic providing direct care to address the physical, mental, and social determinants of health needs to this underserved populations. ------ When asked by Council Member Ryan Alter - District 5, "What does BMHC success look like?", Larry Wallace Sr., responded, "Success number one means that we can measure our results...what are our outcomes? What change are we making? If we can identify, quantify, and be able to state those changes. It's a journey and it's a point in the journey where we can we say we made progress. [For example, when...] We avoided ER admissions, avoided people going into the hospital, we were able to change the pathway of chronic disease management, and we had an influence on the health status. So, for me that is success." ------ Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., shared that BMHC is focused "on how" we capture and measure the patient engagement that is occurring. Because the clients trust BMHC, they are compelled to be a part of our patient services. Our model of warm touches in the clinic, through our barber shop incentives, partnering with youth organizations, doing physicals and health screenings in the community at sports events, other engagements, and trust-building that we are implementing on behalf of our partners is the reason. Measuring these outreach and patient engagement and building trust is one aspect of what BMHC is focused on, but maintaining the quality of engagement as BMHC grows, and is being recognized and called on by other health advocacy organizations in the community, is another. Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., closed the presentation before the Austin Public Health Board an important point, "I think to be successful with the natural growth that is happening, more funding is going to be needed for bodies, to bring on the bodies [the staff]." ------ The Public Health Chair and City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes - District 2, closed out the BMHC presentation with these key statements: "You can count on my continued support for this level of service and the programs you offer at BMHC. I think it is so important for our community. I thank you all and I appreciate the work that you are doing for our black and brown community...and I would like to see further investment."
Black Men’s Health Clinic® - City of Austin - Austin Public Health Committee Meeting - June 5, 2024
Join us as we look back at the incredible moments on the black and gold carpet at our 2024 BMHC Founders Day Celebration, a day dedicated to honoring our journey and the amazing support from our community and sponsors. (This video has been filtered by BMHC for special effects.) Special thanks goes to Corey Hopkins of Lo've Arrangements for the event videography. We also want to congratulate our 2024 BMHC Founder's Day Award Recipients. BMHC Founder's Award - Barbara Brooks-Shirley BMHC President's Award - Jason Fournier, CEO, CommUnityCare Health Centers BMHC Life Changer Award - Cameron Morgan, Director of Business Development, Black Men's Health Clinic U.S. President Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award, Barbara Scott ------ BMHC Newsletter - Friday, May 31, 2024 article to our subscribers You may FOLLOW US and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter at the bottom of our website homepage at www.blackmenshealthclinic.org. ARTICLE: Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) celebrated its 2nd Annual Founder's Day on Saturday, May 18th! This annual semi-formal event was created in recognition of when we launched our organization and gives us an opportunity to show appreciation for individuals, partners, and organizations that promote equity or holistic wellness in the Austin/Travis County region. We acknowledge that there are people and organizations that have enabled our outcomes and impact this year, and the Founder's Day Celebration gives us a few moments to pause and reflect on what we have accomplished and move into the next year with a renewed fervor to change the lives of underserved people in the community. To commemorate the special occasion, we would like to share a few highlight videos that capture the essence of the event and how we wanted those who work so hard all year long to experience this special day in a unique way. Join us in reliving some of the memorable moments, inspiring testimonials, and heartfelt connections that made the day truly remarkable. TO VIEW THE FULL RECAP VIDEO CLICK HERE ------- We give special thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event. Platinum-Level Venue Sponsor: Ascension Seton; Copper-Level Awards Sponsor: Comerica Bank; Copper-Level Gifts Sponsor: United Federal Credit Union (UFCU); Copper-Level In-Kind Sponsor: First Citizen's Bank; and our other generous donors. To see the full list of this year's sponsors, you may visit: https://blackmenshealthclinic.org/founders-day-celebration/. ------- We can't wait to continue this tradition with you and make next year's event even more unforgettable. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the mission of BMHC. Here's to many more years of making a positive impact together!
2024 BMHC Founder's Day Celebration - On the "Black and Gold" Carpet (video clip w/filter)
BMHC Newsletter - Friday, May 31, 2024 article to our subscribers You may FOLLOW US and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter at the bottom of our website homepage at www.blackmenshealthclinic.org. -------- ARTICLE: Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) celebrated its 2nd Annual Founder's Day on Saturday, May 18th! This annual semi-formal event, was created in recognition of when we launched our organization and gives us an opportunity to give recognition and show appreciation for individuals, partners, and organizations that  promote equity or holistic wellness in the Austin/Travis County region. We acknowledge that there are people and organizations that have enabled our outcomes and impact this year and the Founder's Day Celebration gives us a few moments to pause and reflect on what we have accomplished and move into the next year with a renewed fervor to change the lives of underserved people in the community. To commemorate the special occasion, we've put together a highlights video capturing the essence of how we wanted those who work so hard all year long to experience this special event and get-a-way from the norm. Join us in reliving some of the memorable moments, inspiring testimonials, and heartfelt connections that made the day truly remarkable. ------- We want to congratulate our 2024 BMHC Founder's Day Award Recipients. BMHC Founder's Award - Barbara Brooks-Shirley BMHC President's Award - Jason Fournier, CEO, CommUnityCare Health Centers BMHC Life Changer Award - Cameron Morgan, Director of Business Development, Black Men's Health Clinic U.S. President Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award, Barbara Scott And we give special thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event. Platinum-Level Venue Sponsor: Ascension Seton; Copper-Level Awards Sponsor: Comerica Bank; Copper-Level Gifts Sponsor: United Federal Credit Union (UFCU); Copper-Level In-Kind Sponsor: First Citizen's Bank; and our other generous donors. To see the full list of this year's sponsors, you may visit: https://blackmenshealthclinic.org/founders-day-celebration/. ------- We can't wait to continue this tradition with you and make next year's event even more unforgettable. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the mission of BMHC. Here's to many more years of making a positive impact together! CREDITS: This video recap and all onsite videography was serviced by Corey Hopkins of Lo've Arrangements in Austin, Texas.
2024 BMHC Founder's Day Celebration RECAP
This Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend, Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) presents the 4th Annual "Beards and Bowties - An Elevated Experience" Fashion Show and men's movement with health information, resources, and onsite blood pressure checks. In a collaboration with Soulciti, Merida B. Events, and The Loren Hotels, a portion of the ticket sales proceeds will go to support Black Men's Health Clinic healthcare services for underserved and uninsured populations. So, this event allows you to experience elevated men’s fashions from seasoned and emerging designers, gain helpful health information from BMHC, and to give back to others in need in our community. Date and Time: June 15, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: The Historic Paggi House next to The Loren Hotel at 200 Lee Barton Drive, Austin, TX, 78704 Website - https://beardsbows.com Purchase Your Tickets - https://events.eventnoire.com/e/beards-and-bowties/tickets
Beards and Bowties presented by Black Men's Health Clinic
Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) serves black men, men of color, their immediate families, and anyone with extenuating circumstances regardless of gender or ethnicity. In addition to our outreach efforts to Spanish-speakers in the community, BMHC supports culturally-sensitive education for our staff. We are excited to announce that BMHC staff will be participating in the Implementation Studio, a project aimed at advancing cancer screening among limited English-proficient populations. This initiative focuses on empowering community health workers within community-based organizations to adopt and adapt evidence-based interventions for cancer prevention and control. Jacqueline Oviedo is one of our certified BMHC Community Health Workers, and she will be leading the charge from our team to learn more about how to make an impact in cancer prevention in the Spanish-speaking community. Read More: https://depts.washington.edu/hprc/research-impact/current-projects/?_gl=1*v2hewy*_ga*MzM0Nzk4ODY0LjE3MTQ2MTAzMDc.*_ga_3T65WK0BM8*MTcxNDYxMDM2My4xLjEuMTcxNDYxMDM5OS4wLjAuMA..*_ga_JLHM9WH4JV*MTcxNDYxMDM2My4xLjEuMTcxNDYxMDM5OS4wLjAuMA..#CPC-current
BMHC Provides Access, Awareness, and Equity to Spanish-Speaking Community
AUSTIN – Black Men’s Health Clinic (BMHC) proudly announces a new collaborative partnership with BioBehavioral Research of Austin (BBRA), marking a significant step towards bridging gaps and disparities within healthcare specific to clinical trials. As a part of the QCR (Quality Clinical Research) Network, this collaboration aims to address the critical issue of underrepresentation amongst people of color, in particular black men, relating to approved medications prescribed by providers or available over the counter. BMHC and BBRA are joining forces to ensure medical interventions are thoroughly evaluated before being marketed and prescribed medication promoted for them. BBRA has expertly trained medical staff and is respected for their commitment to delivering high quality healthcare. Both the BMHC and BBRA are looking forward to this partnership underscoring a shared dedication to addressing healthcare disparities and promoting inclusivity in clinical research. The Black Men’s Health Clinic (BMHC) exists to lower barriers for successful healthcare by removing burdens men of color, their immediate family, and those with extenuating circumstances commonly experience such as scheduling, finances, and coordination between providers – at no additional cost to clients. BioBehavioral Research of Austin is a part of the QCR network, with a mission rooted in promoting diversity and inclusivity in clinical research. The organization actively engages and recruits participants from diverse backgrounds, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes for all by ensuring that studies are accessible to everyone in our communities.
BMHC Forges Transformative Partnership with BioBehavioral Research of Austin to Address Disparities
CBS Austin-Telemundo featured Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) as the Community Partner of the Month in February of 2024 in Austin, Texas. They also conducted this interview on their "Making a Difference" news segment on Thursday, February 29th. The segment included an exclusive interview with one of our amazing patients, who not only shared his personal experience but also highlighted the impact of our innovative HealthyCuts™ Program. His unique perspective was captured right from the barber's chair, offering a firsthand look at the positive changes happening at BMHC. You may read CBS Austin article at https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/empowering-black-mens-health-a-beacon-of-hope-during-black-history-month# ABOUT our HealthyCuts™ Program: BMHC patients are eligible for a $25 credit for a haircut, upon the completion of every scheduled appointment in our clinic, at participating barber shops. It's just one of the many ways we have committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community. To learn more about the HealthyCuts™ Program, visit our website: https://blackmenshealthclinic.org/healthycuts/
Barbershop Talk: Black Men's Health Clinic - Empowering Black Men and Making a Difference
BMHC's esteemed founder, Mr. Larry Wallace, was featured live on the KAZI radio show "ATX Now in Color" with host Alberta Phillips. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss the vital work we're doing at BMHC and our commitment to improving men's health in our community. The radio interview aired on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, during Black History Month, in Austin, Texas.
Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) - KAZI FM Radio Interview with Larry Wallace Sr - Austin, Texas
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