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Rev. Kimberly L. Williams Brings Community Voice to BWHI’s 340B Briefing on Capitol Hill
CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams joined the Black Women’s Health Imperative on Capitol Hill for “Restoring 340B’s Promise,” bringing the community perspective to the conversation on medication access.
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Choose Healthy Life Hosts Service of Hope & Healing at First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst in Queens, NY
The 2026 Service of Hope and Healing was an unforgettable celebration of faith, community, and wellness at the beautiful First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst in Queens, NY. Attendees came together for an uplifting evening filled with inspiring worship, powerful preaching, joyful music, and delicious food, all in the spirit of unity to celebrate CHL’s…
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Governor Hochul Announces Increased Support For Choose Healthy Life’s Black Health Initiative
Continued Commitment Builds Upon Proven Statewide Impact Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a national nonprofit improving health outcomes in underserved communities through the Black church, and United Way of New York City (UWNYC) at the Choose Healthy Life Albany Summit to announce her increased commitment to CHL. The Governor’s continued investment…
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Call to Action: Protecting Our Communities from Unsafe Obesity Treatments
Choose Healthy Life (CHL) is committed to addressing obesity as a serious and life-threatening disease that disproportionately impacts the communities we serve. Expanding access to effective, evidence-based anti-obesity medications is essential. But access must never come at the expense of safety. FDA-approved therapies for obesity, including GLP-1 medications, have been scientifically proven to be safe…
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Choose Healthy Life Applauds Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Nikema Williams for Introducing the Health Access Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during Choose Healthy Life’s Capitol Hill Day at the Dirksen Senate Building in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) were recognized for their leadership in introducing the Health Access Innovation Act in the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. This landmark legislation aims to…
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A Historic Weekend for Choose Healthy Life in New York
This past weekend marked a pivotal moment for Choose Healthy Life (CHL) as faith, leadership, and community came together in celebration and transition. On Saturday, September 13th, at the House of Justice in Harlem, Rev. Al Sharpton—CHL Clergy Council Co-Chair—joined CHL leadership to announce the transition of New York Clergy Leadership. Rev. Lawrence Aker III,…
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Choose Healthy Life Hosts 2025 National Conclave at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark, NJ
Choose Healthy Life’s 2025 National Conclave brought together faith leaders, health advocates, and partners for an incredible day of inspiration and action around our theme of “Owning Your Health”. CHL leadership, including CHL Founder & Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze, CHL President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, Host Pastor Rev. David Jefferson Sr, Esq., and…
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Choose Healthy Life Hosts Service of Hope & Healing at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Queens, NY
Last week’s Service of Hope and Healing was an unforgettable celebration of faith, community, and wellness at the beautiful Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Queens, NY. Attendees came together for an uplifting evening filled with inspiring worship, powerful preaching, joyful music, and delicious food, all in the spirit of unity to celebrate CHL’s progress in…
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Choose Healthy Life Statement on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Exclusion of Anti-Obesity Medication Coverage
Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to health services in underserved communities through partnership with the Black church, is very disappointed in the decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue excluding Medicare Part D coverage for anti-obesity medications (AOMs). CHL sees firsthand in our communities…
