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GUIDE TO SICK SEASON 2025
It's Sick Season and there are three main respiratory viruses you should be prepared for this fall and winter: COVID, Flu, and RSV. Our guide is here to help you better prepare for these illnesses with evidence-based information. We acknowledge that the public health landscape may feel confusing at this time. At BWPC our goal is to ensure you have all of the information you need to make informed decisions about your health. And yes, everyone should try to get their COVID-1
Sep 244 min read


COVID-19: SYMPTOMS & PRECAUTIONS
Common COVID-19 Symptoms: Pay attention to your new and worsening symptoms, including: Cough Shortness of breath or trouble breathing...
Sep 191 min read


COVID-19 ISOLATION & VACCINE GUIDE
Isolation Guidance: Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you test positive and/or have...
Sep 191 min read


UPGRADE YOUR MASK
When choosing a mask consider the fit, filtration, and comfort. OK/FAIR - Cloth mask GOOD - Surgical mask BETTER - KF94/KN95 BEST - N95...
Jun 10, 20241 min read


COVID-19 COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEBINAR
With COVID-19, Flu, and RSV cases rising, BWPC's African American Coalition team collaborated with Pastor B. T. Lewis to host a community...
Oct 10, 20231 min read


BWPC HIGHLIGHTED IN TOGETHER TOWARDS HEALTH - FINAL EVALUATION BRIEF
BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center was highlighted in Together Toward Health's evaluation brief outlining key findings from the work...
May 19, 20222 min read


READY FOR BABY - COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Pregnant persons and their babies can be at higher risk of getting very sick after having COVID-19. COVID-19 can also lead to preterm...
May 2, 20221 min read


COVID COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORTED BY PHI - TTH
While Black individuals are overrepresented in severe COVID-19 cases and deaths, in Fresno the Black population vaccination rate is the...
Apr 30, 20221 min read


COVID COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUPPORTED BY WEVAX+
Grant Period: July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 “Ready for Baby” is our education campaign with a significant focus on COVID-19...
Apr 29, 20221 min read


"READY FOR BABY"- COVID-19 EDUCATION CAMPAIGN RESULTS January 24, 2022 – April 30, 2022
“Ready for Baby” is our comprehensive educational and exploratory campaign with a COVID-19 education pillar. The primary audience for...
Apr 29, 20221 min read


BREASTFEEDING & COVID-19
Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Current evidence shows that breastfeeding mothers who receive the COVID-19 vaccine pass protective antibodies...
Feb 18, 20221 min read


RECOMMENDATION OF EXPANDED PFIZER – BIONTECH BOOSTER ELIGIBILITY FOR 12- TO 15-YEAR OLDS
Joint Statement on Western States Recommendation of Expanded Pfizer – BioNTech Booster Eligibility for 12- to 15-Year Olds SACRAMENTO -...
Jan 6, 20222 min read


CALIFORNIA SURGEON GEN. EMBRACES IDEA OF NBA PARTNERSHIP FOR VACCINATION OUTREACH
Read the article here: https://lasentinel.net/california-surgeon-gen-embraces-idea-of-nba-partnership-for-vaccination-outreach.html Learn...
Oct 19, 20211 min read


VACCINE ACCESS & EQUITY
Read about working alongside community leaders & networks to dismantle barriers to vaccines here: https://www.phi.org/our-work/strategic-...
Sep 24, 20211 min read


BLACK WELLNESS & PROSPERITY CENTER BRINGS VACCINES TO FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
Check out this article by the Student Run Fresno City College Newspaper, The Rampage! https://www.therampageonline.com/news/2021/09/19/bl...
Sep 24, 20211 min read


HELPING TO ENSURE EQUITY AMID A GLOBAL PANDEMIC — REMARKABLE WOMEN
Read the article here: https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/remarkable-women/helping-to-ensure-equity-amid-a-global-pandemic-remarkable...
Jun 24, 20211 min read


SOME CENTRAL CALIFORNIA MINORITY GROUPS UNDECIDED ON TAKING COVID VACCINE
Read the article here: https://abc30.com/coronavirus-vaccine-central-califonria-california-valley/8781126/ Learn more about COVID-19...
Jun 24, 20211 min read


FRESNO'S COVID-19 EQUITY PROJECT INSPIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN OTHER COUNTIES
Read and listen to the article here: https://www.kvpr.org/post/fresnos-covid-19-equity-project-inspires-community-health-programs-other-c...
Jun 24, 20211 min read


WITH FRESNO'S AFRICAN AMERICAN COVID-19 COALITION, LEADERS AIM TO CURB VIRUS AND BUILD TRUST
Read and listen to the article here: https://www.kvpr.org/post/fresnos-african-american-covid-19-coalition-leaders-aim-curb-virus-and-bui...
Jun 24, 20211 min read


A CONVERSATION WITH BLACK LEADERS ABOUT COVID-19 AND CA’S BLACK COMMUNITIES
California’s Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Chair, Dr. Shirley Weber, recently teamed with California’s Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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